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SC-16 Eclipse Grey is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest SC-16 Eclipse Grey equivalent is Warpfiend Grey (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 2.1).
For the SC-16 Eclipse Grey equivalent Vallejo, Basalt Grey (70.869) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 5.7).
The best SC-16 Eclipse Grey Army Painter equivalent is Deep Grey (Army Painter) (ΔE 2.5).
The closest cross-brand equivalent to SC-16 Eclipse Grey in the current local catalogue is Warpfiend Grey from Citadel (Games Workshop) (Delta-E 2.12).
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 base paint:
SC-16 Eclipse Grey 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.
The closest Vallejo option is Basalt Grey (70.869) (Delta E 5.70).
Yes, SC-16 Eclipse Grey 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.
SC-16 Eclipse Grey is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest SC-16 Eclipse Grey equivalent is Warpfiend Grey (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 2.1).
For the SC-16 Eclipse Grey equivalent Vallejo, Basalt Grey (70.869) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 5.7).
The best SC-16 Eclipse Grey Army Painter equivalent is Deep Grey (Army Painter) (ΔE 2.5).
SC-16 Eclipse Grey is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest SC-16 Eclipse Grey equivalent is Warpfiend Grey (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 2.1. For a SC-16 Eclipse Grey equivalent Vallejo match, Basalt Grey (70.869) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 5.7 is the closest pick. The best SC-16 Eclipse Grey Army Painter equivalent is Deep Grey (Army Painter) with Delta E 2.5.
The closest Vallejo match is Basalt Grey (70.869) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 5.7.
The best Army Painter option is Deep Grey (Army Painter) with Delta E 2.5.
As a paint, SC-16 Eclipse Grey requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the neutral grey range.
A paint substitute only becomes trustworthy once it survives the same primer, shade, and highlight 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.