Paint equivalent guide

Middle Stone (70.882) Equivalent

Middle Stone (70.882) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Middle Stone (70.882) equivalent is Tomb King Tan (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.0).
For the Middle Stone (70.882) equivalent Vallejo, Khaki (72.061) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 4.7).
The best Middle Stone (70.882) Army Painter equivalent is Tomb King Tan (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.0).

Vallejo Model Color acrylic #A09070

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Middle Stone (70.882)?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Middle Stone (70.882) in the current local catalogue is Tomb King Tan from Army Painter (Delta-E 3.99).

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

Middle Stone (70.882) 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 Khaki (72.061) (Delta E 4.72).

Yes, Middle Stone (70.882) 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.

Middle Stone (70.882) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Middle Stone (70.882) equivalent is Tomb King Tan (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.0).
For the Middle Stone (70.882) equivalent Vallejo, Khaki (72.061) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 4.7).
The best Middle Stone (70.882) Army Painter equivalent is Tomb King Tan (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.0).

Middle Stone (70.882) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.

The closest Middle Stone (70.882) equivalent is Tomb King Tan (Army Painter) with Delta E 4.0. For a Middle Stone (70.882) equivalent Vallejo match, Khaki (72.061) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 4.7 is the closest pick. The best Middle Stone (70.882) Army Painter equivalent is Tomb King Tan (Army Painter) with Delta E 4.0.

Middle Stone (70.882) Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Khaki (72.061) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 4.7.

Middle Stone (70.882) Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Tomb King Tan (Army Painter) with Delta E 4.0.

Middle Stone (70.882) equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, Middle Stone (70.882) requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the warm orange range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Tomb King Tan (Army Painter) – ΔE 4.0
  • Closest Vallejo option : Khaki (72.061) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 4.7
  • Closest Army Painter option : Tomb King Tan (Army Painter) – ΔE 4.0

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.