SC-68 Cobalt Metal
Metal N Alchemy
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Cobalt Alchemy is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Cobalt Alchemy equivalent is Gunmetal Grey (Green Stuff World) (ΔE 10.4).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for Cobalt Alchemy.
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Cobalt Alchemy.
The closest cross-brand equivalent to Cobalt Alchemy in the current local catalogue is Gunmetal Grey from Green Stuff World (Delta-E 10.45).
Matches are computed from the local paint catalogue with Delta-E CIEDE2000. Lower values mean a closer visual match on the miniature.
Finish, opacity, flow, and bottle format are not captured by Delta-E alone. Test the substitute if the recipe relies on a specific behaviour.
Before adopting a substitute, check these points specific to this metallic paint:
Cobalt Alchemy is a paint from Scale75. Its specific pigment load, drying behaviour, and finish set it apart from other paints in the same category, which is why a direct substitute needs to match more than just the colour value.
No reliable Vallejo match appears in the current top equivalents.
Yes, Cobalt Alchemy is currently part of the Scale75 range. Check local stock or equivalent alternatives if the pot is hard to source.
Check Delta-E, finish type, coverage, opacity, and behaviour over your chosen primer. Run a full test with one shade and one highlight pass before applying the substitute to an entire unit.
Cobalt Alchemy is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Cobalt Alchemy equivalent is Gunmetal Grey (Green Stuff World) (ΔE 10.4).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for Cobalt Alchemy.
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Cobalt Alchemy.
Cobalt Alchemy is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Cobalt Alchemy equivalent is Gunmetal Grey (Green Stuff World) with Delta E 10.4. No close Vallejo equivalent found for Cobalt Alchemy. No close Army Painter equivalent found for Cobalt Alchemy.
No Vallejo equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for Cobalt Alchemy.
No Army Painter equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for Cobalt Alchemy.
As a paint with metallic pigments, Cobalt Alchemy reflects light differently than standard colours. The colour sits in the deep blue range.
Metallic paints use metal flakes that vary by brand. Cobalt Alchemy has a specific particle size.
The primer choice affects how Cobalt Alchemy reads. Over black the metallic appears deeper and richer.
Cobalt Alchemy is a true metallic — the flakes do the work of simulating reflections.
Edge highlights on Cobalt Alchemy must contrast with the metallic base.
Metallic paints can tarnish over time. Cobalt Alchemy may need a varnish seal.
A metallic paint substitute only becomes trustworthy once it survives the same primer, wash, and varnish sequence as the original recipe.
Looking at the surrounding palette matters because a near match can still push the finished model warmer, colder, or flatter than expected.
That combination of colour distance, finish, and recipe context is what makes a paint substitute reliable on an actual miniature.