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Sombre Grey (72.048) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Sombre Grey (72.048) equivalent is Dark Eggplant Grey (AK Interactive) (ΔE 2.8).
For the Sombre Grey (72.048) equivalent Vallejo, Basalt Grey (70.869) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 3.5).
The best Sombre Grey (72.048) Army Painter equivalent is Deep Grey (Army Painter) (ΔE 5.0).
These 3 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.
The closest cross-brand equivalent to Sombre Grey (72.048) in the current local catalogue is Dark Eggplant Grey from AK Interactive (Delta-E 2.76).
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:
Sombre Grey (72.048) 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 Basalt Grey (70.869) (Delta E 3.45).
Yes, Sombre Grey (72.048) 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.
Sombre Grey (72.048) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Sombre Grey (72.048) equivalent is Dark Eggplant Grey (AK Interactive) (ΔE 2.8).
For the Sombre Grey (72.048) equivalent Vallejo, Basalt Grey (70.869) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 3.5).
The best Sombre Grey (72.048) Army Painter equivalent is Deep Grey (Army Painter) (ΔE 5.0).
Sombre Grey (72.048) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Sombre Grey (72.048) equivalent is Dark Eggplant Grey (AK Interactive) with Delta E 2.8. For a Sombre Grey (72.048) equivalent Vallejo match, Basalt Grey (70.869) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 3.5 is the closest pick. The best Sombre Grey (72.048) Army Painter equivalent is Deep Grey (Army Painter) with Delta E 5.0.
The closest Vallejo match is Basalt Grey (70.869) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 3.5.
The best Army Painter option is Deep Grey (Army Painter) with Delta E 5.0.
As a paint, Sombre Grey (72.048) 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.