Paint equivalent guide

Blue Grey Pale (70.905) Equivalent

Blue Grey Pale (70.905) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Blue Grey Pale (70.905) equivalent is Wolf Grey (72.047) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 3.2).
For the Blue Grey Pale (70.905) equivalent Vallejo, Wolf Grey (72.047) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 3.2).
The best Blue Grey Pale (70.905) Army Painter equivalent is Runic Cobalt (Army Painter) (ΔE 5.2).

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Blue Grey Pale (70.905)?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Blue Grey Pale (70.905) in the current local catalogue is Wolf Grey (72.047) from Vallejo Game Color (Delta-E 3.2).

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

Blue Grey Pale (70.905) is a paint from Vallejo Model 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 Wolf Grey (72.047) (Delta E 3.20).

Yes, Blue Grey Pale (70.905) is currently part of the Vallejo Model 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.

Blue Grey Pale (70.905) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Blue Grey Pale (70.905) equivalent is Wolf Grey (72.047) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 3.2).
For the Blue Grey Pale (70.905) equivalent Vallejo, Wolf Grey (72.047) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 3.2).
The best Blue Grey Pale (70.905) Army Painter equivalent is Runic Cobalt (Army Painter) (ΔE 5.2).

Blue Grey Pale (70.905) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.

The closest Blue Grey Pale (70.905) equivalent is Wolf Grey (72.047) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 3.2. For a Blue Grey Pale (70.905) equivalent Vallejo match, Wolf Grey (72.047) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 3.2 is the closest pick. The best Blue Grey Pale (70.905) Army Painter equivalent is Runic Cobalt (Army Painter) with Delta E 5.2.

Blue Grey Pale (70.905) Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Wolf Grey (72.047) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 3.2.

Blue Grey Pale (70.905) Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Runic Cobalt (Army Painter) with Delta E 5.2.

Blue Grey Pale (70.905) equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, Blue Grey Pale (70.905) requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the deep blue range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Wolf Grey (72.047) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 3.2
  • Closest Vallejo option : Wolf Grey (72.047) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 3.2
  • Closest Army Painter option : Runic Cobalt (Army Painter) – ΔE 5.2

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.