Paint equivalent guide

Stonewall Grey (72.049) Equivalent

Stonewall Grey (72.049) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Stonewall Grey (72.049) equivalent is Grey Seer (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 3.4).
For the Stonewall Grey (72.049) equivalent Vallejo, Sky Grey (70.989) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 6.1).
The best Stonewall Grey (72.049) Army Painter equivalent is Ash Grey (Army Painter) (ΔE 5.4).

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Stonewall Grey (72.049)?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Stonewall Grey (72.049) in the current local catalogue is Grey Seer from Citadel (Games Workshop) (Delta-E 3.44).

Method

Matches are computed from the local paint catalogue with Delta-E CIEDE2000. Lower values mean a closer visual match on the miniature.

Limits

Finish, opacity, flow, and bottle format are not captured by Delta-E alone. Test the substitute if the recipe relies on a specific behaviour.

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Frequently asked questions

Stonewall Grey (72.049) 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 Sky Grey (70.989) (Delta E 6.10).

Yes, Stonewall Grey (72.049) 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.

Stonewall Grey (72.049) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Stonewall Grey (72.049) equivalent is Grey Seer (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 3.4).
For the Stonewall Grey (72.049) equivalent Vallejo, Sky Grey (70.989) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 6.1).
The best Stonewall Grey (72.049) Army Painter equivalent is Ash Grey (Army Painter) (ΔE 5.4).

Stonewall Grey (72.049) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.

The closest Stonewall Grey (72.049) equivalent is Grey Seer (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 3.4. For a Stonewall Grey (72.049) equivalent Vallejo match, Sky Grey (70.989) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 6.1 is the closest pick. The best Stonewall Grey (72.049) Army Painter equivalent is Ash Grey (Army Painter) with Delta E 5.4.

Stonewall Grey (72.049) Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Sky Grey (70.989) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 6.1.

Stonewall Grey (72.049) Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Ash Grey (Army Painter) with Delta E 5.4.

Stonewall Grey (72.049) equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, Stonewall Grey (72.049) requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the neutral grey range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Grey Seer (Citadel (Games Workshop)) – ΔE 3.4
  • Closest Vallejo option : Sky Grey (70.989) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 6.1
  • Closest Army Painter option : Ash Grey (Army Painter) – ΔE 5.4

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.