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Gunmetal Grey (70.863) Vallejo Model Color acrylic paint equivalents (#606870)
Gunmetal Grey (70.863) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Gunmetal Grey (70.863) equivalent is True Metal Iron (AK Interactive) (ΔE 4.0).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for Gunmetal Grey (70.863).
For Army Painter, the closest match to Gunmetal Grey (70.863) is Plate Mail Metal (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.9).
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Direct answer
Which equivalent should you pick for Gunmetal Grey (70.863)?
The closest cross-brand equivalent to Gunmetal Grey (70.863) in the current local catalogue is Thrash Metal from Scale75 (Delta-E 1.32).
- Closest overall: Thrash Metal (Scale75, Delta-E 1.32)
- Closest Vallejo: Tinny Tin (72.060) (Delta-E 14.8)
- Closest Army Painter: Plate Mail Metal (Delta-E 3.91)
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.
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
Gunmetal Grey (70.863) 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, Gunmetal Grey (70.863) 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.
Gunmetal Grey (70.863) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Gunmetal Grey (70.863) equivalent is True Metal Iron (AK Interactive) (ΔE 4.0).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for Gunmetal Grey (70.863).
For Army Painter, the closest match to Gunmetal Grey (70.863) is Plate Mail Metal (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.9).
Gunmetal Grey (70.863) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Gunmetal Grey (70.863) equivalent is True Metal Iron (AK Interactive) with Delta E 4.0. No close Vallejo equivalent found for Gunmetal Grey (70.863). For Army Painter, the closest match to Gunmetal Grey (70.863) is Plate Mail Metal (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.9.
Gunmetal Grey (70.863) Vallejo equivalent
No Vallejo equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for Gunmetal Grey (70.863).
Gunmetal Grey (70.863) Army Painter equivalent
The best Army Painter option is Plate Mail Metal (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.9.
Gunmetal Grey (70.863) equivalent and alternative: brand comparison
As a paint, Gunmetal Grey (70.863) requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the deep blue range.
Brand comparison
- Closest equivalent : True Metal Iron (AK Interactive) – ΔE 4.0
- Closest Vallejo option : no close Vallejo equivalent
- Closest Army Painter option : Plate Mail Metal (Army Painter) – ΔE 3.9
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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