Paint equivalent guide

Wolf Grey (72.047) Equivalent

Wolf Grey (72.047) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Wolf Grey (72.047) equivalent is Runic Cobalt (Army Painter) (ΔE 2.8).
For the Wolf Grey (72.047) equivalent Vallejo, Blue Grey Pale (70.905) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 3.2).
The best Wolf Grey (72.047) Army Painter equivalent is Runic Cobalt (Army Painter) (ΔE 2.8).

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Wolf Grey (72.047)?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Wolf Grey (72.047) in the current local catalogue is Runic Cobalt from Army Painter (Delta-E 2.76).

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

Wolf Grey (72.047) 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 Blue Grey Pale (70.905) (Delta E 3.20).

Yes, Wolf Grey (72.047) 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.

Wolf Grey (72.047) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Wolf Grey (72.047) equivalent is Runic Cobalt (Army Painter) (ΔE 2.8).
For the Wolf Grey (72.047) equivalent Vallejo, Blue Grey Pale (70.905) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 3.2).
The best Wolf Grey (72.047) Army Painter equivalent is Runic Cobalt (Army Painter) (ΔE 2.8).

Wolf Grey (72.047) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.

The closest Wolf Grey (72.047) equivalent is Runic Cobalt (Army Painter) with Delta E 2.8. For a Wolf Grey (72.047) equivalent Vallejo match, Blue Grey Pale (70.905) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 3.2 is the closest pick. The best Wolf Grey (72.047) Army Painter equivalent is Runic Cobalt (Army Painter) with Delta E 2.8.

Wolf Grey (72.047) Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Blue Grey Pale (70.905) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 3.2.

Wolf Grey (72.047) Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Runic Cobalt (Army Painter) with Delta E 2.8.

Wolf Grey (72.047) equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, Wolf Grey (72.047) requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the deep blue range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Runic Cobalt (Army Painter) – ΔE 2.8
  • Closest Vallejo option : Blue Grey Pale (70.905) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 3.2
  • Closest Army Painter option : Runic Cobalt (Army Painter) – ΔE 2.8

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.