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Cold Grey (72.050) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Cold Grey (72.050) equivalent is Steel Grey (Green Stuff World) (ΔE 2.6).
For the Cold Grey (72.050) equivalent Vallejo, Luftwaffe Uniform (70.816) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 6.6).
The best Cold Grey (72.050) Army Painter equivalent is Uniform Grey (Army Painter) (ΔE 5.1).
These 5 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.
The closest cross-brand equivalent to Cold Grey (72.050) in the current local catalogue is Steel Grey from Green Stuff World (Delta-E 2.62).
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:
Cold Grey (72.050) is a paint from Vallejo Game Color. 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 Luftwaffe Uniform (70.816) (Delta E 6.64).
Yes, Cold Grey (72.050) is currently part of the Vallejo Game Color 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.
Cold Grey (72.050) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Cold Grey (72.050) equivalent is Steel Grey (Green Stuff World) (ΔE 2.6).
For the Cold Grey (72.050) equivalent Vallejo, Luftwaffe Uniform (70.816) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 6.6).
The best Cold Grey (72.050) Army Painter equivalent is Uniform Grey (Army Painter) (ΔE 5.1).
Cold Grey (72.050) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Cold Grey (72.050) equivalent is Steel Grey (Green Stuff World) with Delta E 2.6. For a Cold Grey (72.050) equivalent Vallejo match, Luftwaffe Uniform (70.816) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 6.6 is the closest pick. The best Cold Grey (72.050) Army Painter equivalent is Uniform Grey (Army Painter) with Delta E 5.1.
The closest Vallejo match is Luftwaffe Uniform (70.816) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 6.6.
The best Army Painter option is Uniform Grey (Army Painter) with Delta E 5.1.
As a paint, Cold Grey (72.050) requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the deep blue 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.