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SC-94 Moonstone Alchemy is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest SC-94 Moonstone Alchemy equivalent is Storm Wolf (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.8).
For the SC-94 Moonstone Alchemy equivalent Vallejo, Pale Blue (70.906) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 5.9).
The best SC-94 Moonstone Alchemy Army Painter equivalent is Storm Wolf (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.8).
These 5 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.
The closest cross-brand equivalent to SC-94 Moonstone Alchemy in the current local catalogue is Storm Wolf from Army Painter (Delta-E 4.75).
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:
SC-94 Moonstone 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.
The closest Vallejo option is Pale Blue (70.906) (Delta E 5.86).
Yes, SC-94 Moonstone 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.
SC-94 Moonstone Alchemy is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest SC-94 Moonstone Alchemy equivalent is Storm Wolf (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.8).
For the SC-94 Moonstone Alchemy equivalent Vallejo, Pale Blue (70.906) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 5.9).
The best SC-94 Moonstone Alchemy Army Painter equivalent is Storm Wolf (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.8).
SC-94 Moonstone Alchemy is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest SC-94 Moonstone Alchemy equivalent is Storm Wolf (Army Painter) with Delta E 4.8. For a SC-94 Moonstone Alchemy equivalent Vallejo match, Pale Blue (70.906) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 5.9 is the closest pick. The best SC-94 Moonstone Alchemy Army Painter equivalent is Storm Wolf (Army Painter) with Delta E 4.8.
The closest Vallejo match is Pale Blue (70.906) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 5.9.
The best Army Painter option is Storm Wolf (Army Painter) with Delta E 4.8.
As a paint with metallic pigments, SC-94 Moonstone Alchemy reflects light differently than standard colours. The colour sits in the deep blue range.
Metallic paints use metal flakes that vary by brand. SC-94 Moonstone Alchemy has a specific particle size.
The primer choice affects how SC-94 Moonstone Alchemy reads. Over black the metallic appears deeper and richer.
SC-94 Moonstone Alchemy is a true metallic — the flakes do the work of simulating reflections.
Edge highlights on SC-94 Moonstone Alchemy must contrast with the metallic base.
Metallic paints can tarnish over time. SC-94 Moonstone 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.