Paint equivalent guide

Gloss Medium (70.470) Vallejo Model Color gloss paint equivalents (#FFFFFF)

Gloss Medium (70.470) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Gloss Medium (70.470) equivalent is Lahmian Medium (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 1.2).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for Gloss Medium (70.470).
For Army Painter, the closest match to Gloss Medium (70.470) is Warpaints Stabilizer (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.8).

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Top 4 closest equivalents

These 4 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.

1
Lahmian MediumCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 1.2slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
2
Warpaints StabilizerArmy Painter
ΔE 4.8moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
3
Warpaints RetarderArmy Painter
ΔE 6.5significant colour distance -- test before committing
4
Wash MediumArmy Painter
ΔE 6.5significant colour distance -- test before committing

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Gloss Medium (70.470)?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Gloss Medium (70.470) in the current local catalogue is Lahmian Medium from Citadel (Games Workshop) (Delta-E 1.2).

  • Closest overall: Lahmian Medium (Citadel (Games Workshop), Delta-E 1.2)
  • Closest Army Painter: Warpaints Stabilizer (Delta-E 4.75)

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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What to check before replacing this base

Before adopting a substitute, check these points specific to this base paint:

  • Coverage: reliable — check how many coats are needed for full opacity
  • Thinning: controlled thinning — verify the right ratio for your technique
  • Recommended primer: the primer already used in your recipe — keep the same surface preparation
  • Test swatch: always test the substitute on a spare part first
  • Recipe check: compare with the full wash and highlight sequence
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Frequently asked questions

Gloss Medium (70.470) 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.

No reliable Vallejo match appears in the current top equivalents.

Yes, Gloss Medium (70.470) 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.

Gloss Medium (70.470) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Gloss Medium (70.470) equivalent is Lahmian Medium (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 1.2).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for Gloss Medium (70.470).
For Army Painter, the closest match to Gloss Medium (70.470) is Warpaints Stabilizer (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.8).

Gloss Medium (70.470) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.

The closest Gloss Medium (70.470) equivalent is Lahmian Medium (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 1.2. No close Vallejo equivalent found for Gloss Medium (70.470). For Army Painter, the closest match to Gloss Medium (70.470) is Warpaints Stabilizer (Army Painter) with Delta E 4.8.

Gloss Medium (70.470) Vallejo equivalent

No Vallejo equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for Gloss Medium (70.470).

Gloss Medium (70.470) Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Warpaints Stabilizer (Army Painter) with Delta E 4.8.

Gloss Medium (70.470) equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, Gloss Medium (70.470) requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the neutral grey range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Lahmian Medium (Citadel (Games Workshop)) – ΔE 1.2
  • Closest Vallejo option : no close Vallejo equivalent
  • Closest Army Painter option : Warpaints Stabilizer (Army Painter) – ΔE 4.8

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.

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