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Light Grey (70.990) Vallejo Model Color acrylic paint equivalents (#C8C8C8)
Light Grey (70.990) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Light Grey (70.990) equivalent is ALUMINUM (AK Interactive) (ΔE 0.0).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for Light Grey (70.990).
For Army Painter, the closest match to Light Grey (70.990) is Company Grey (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.1).
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Direct answer
Which equivalent should you pick for Light Grey (70.990)?
The closest cross-brand equivalent to Light Grey (70.990) in the current local catalogue is ALUMINUM from AK Interactive (Delta-E 0.0).
- Closest overall: ALUMINUM (AK Interactive, Delta-E 0.0)
- Closest Vallejo: Dead White (72.001) (Delta-E 10.12)
- Closest Army Painter: Company Grey (Delta-E 3.13)
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
Light Grey (70.990) 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, Light Grey (70.990) 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.
Light Grey (70.990) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Light Grey (70.990) equivalent is ALUMINUM (AK Interactive) (ΔE 0.0).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for Light Grey (70.990).
For Army Painter, the closest match to Light Grey (70.990) is Company Grey (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.1).
Light Grey (70.990) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Light Grey (70.990) equivalent is ALUMINUM (AK Interactive) with Delta E 0.0. No close Vallejo equivalent found for Light Grey (70.990). For Army Painter, the closest match to Light Grey (70.990) is Company Grey (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.1.
Light Grey (70.990) Vallejo equivalent
No Vallejo equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for Light Grey (70.990).
Light Grey (70.990) Army Painter equivalent
The best Army Painter option is Company Grey (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.1.
Light Grey (70.990) equivalent and alternative: brand comparison
As a paint, Light Grey (70.990) requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the neutral grey range.
Brand comparison
- Closest equivalent : ALUMINUM (AK Interactive) – ΔE 0.0
- Closest Vallejo option : no close Vallejo equivalent
- Closest Army Painter option : Company Grey (Army Painter) – ΔE 3.1
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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