SC-64 Dark Grey
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As a shade or wash, this paint is designed to flow into recesses and create depth through controlled pooling. Neutral grey colours bridge the gap between black and white, used for stone, armour, and gradual highlights..
The closest Dark Grey Wash (70.517) equivalent is SC-64 Dark Grey (Scale75) (ΔE 2.7).
For the Dark Grey Wash (70.517) equivalent Vallejo, German Grey (70.995) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 5.3).
The best Dark Grey Wash (70.517) Army Painter equivalent is Brigandine Brown (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.2).
These 5 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.
The closest cross-brand equivalent to Dark Grey Wash (70.517) in the current local catalogue is SC-64 Dark Grey from Scale75 (Delta-E 2.67).
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 shade paint:
Dark Grey Wash (70.517) is a shade with specific flow and pooling characteristics. Unlike base or layer paints, its behaviour in recesses, on flat panels, and over different primers defines whether the substitute works.
The closest Vallejo option is German Grey (70.995) (Delta E 5.35).
Yes, Dark Grey Wash (70.517) 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.
As a shade or wash, this paint is designed to flow into recesses and create depth through controlled pooling. Neutral grey colours bridge the gap between black and white, used for stone, armour, and gradual highlights..
The closest Dark Grey Wash (70.517) equivalent is SC-64 Dark Grey (Scale75) (ΔE 2.7).
For the Dark Grey Wash (70.517) equivalent Vallejo, German Grey (70.995) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 5.3).
The best Dark Grey Wash (70.517) Army Painter equivalent is Brigandine Brown (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.2).
As a shade or wash, this paint is designed to flow into recesses and create depth through controlled pooling. Neutral grey colours bridge the gap between black and white, used for stone, armour, and gradual highlights..
The closest Dark Grey Wash (70.517) equivalent is SC-64 Dark Grey (Scale75) with Delta E 2.7. For a Dark Grey Wash (70.517) equivalent Vallejo match, German Grey (70.995) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 5.3 is the closest pick. The best Dark Grey Wash (70.517) Army Painter equivalent is Brigandine Brown (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.2.
The closest Vallejo match is German Grey (70.995) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 5.3.
The best Army Painter option is Brigandine Brown (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.2.
As a paint, Dark Grey Wash (70.517) flows into recesses and shadows naturally. The colour sits in the neutral grey range, with reliable coverage and stable opacity over the primer already used in your recipe.
The key property of Dark Grey Wash (70.517) is how it flows. A substitute must have similar surface tension to avoid pooling on flat areas or leaving tide marks.
Dark Grey Wash (70.517) dries with a consistent finish when handled correctly. A substitute that dries unevenly or leaves rings will require remedial work that the original formula does not.
The finish of Dark Grey Wash (70.517) affects how highlights read over it. A glossier substitute will change the surface before the next layer, while a matte one may need a medium coat to restore adhesion.
For recess shading, Dark Grey Wash (70.517) must wick into panel lines cleanly. Test the substitute on a grooved surface before applying to the whole model.
Dark Grey Wash (70.517) can be layered for deeper shadows. A substitute that darkens too quickly or stains the raised surfaces will limit the range of shadow you can build.
A shade substitute only becomes trustworthy once it survives the same primer, base coat, 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.
That combination of colour distance, finish, and recipe context is what makes a substitute reliable on an actual miniature.