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Natural Steel (70.864) Vallejo Model Color metallic paint equivalents (#909098)
Natural Steel (70.864) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Natural Steel (70.864) equivalent is Ironbreaker (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 5.6).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Natural Steel (70.864) is Chainmail Silver (72.054) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 7.5).
For Army Painter, the closest match to Natural Steel (70.864) is Shining Silver (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.2).
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Which equivalent should you pick for Natural Steel (70.864)?
The closest cross-brand equivalent to Natural Steel (70.864) in the current local catalogue is Shining Silver from Army Painter (Delta-E 3.18).
- Closest overall: Shining Silver (Army Painter, Delta-E 3.18)
- Closest Vallejo: Tinny Tin (72.060) (Delta-E 4.93)
- Closest Army Painter: Shining Silver (Delta-E 3.18)
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:
- Pigment size: metallic flakes settle — stir thoroughly before use
- Primer: the primer already used in your recipe — black primer gives a truer metallic sheen
- Thinning: controlled thinning — too much water dulls the metallic particles
- Coverage: reliable — metallics may need multiple thin coats
- Varnish: matte varnish kills metallic reflections — use satin or gloss
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Frequently asked questions
Natural Steel (70.864) 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 Chainmail Silver (72.054) (Delta E 7.50).
Yes, Natural Steel (70.864) 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.
Natural Steel (70.864) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Natural Steel (70.864) equivalent is Ironbreaker (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 5.6).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Natural Steel (70.864) is Chainmail Silver (72.054) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 7.5).
For Army Painter, the closest match to Natural Steel (70.864) is Shining Silver (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.2).
Natural Steel (70.864) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Natural Steel (70.864) equivalent is Ironbreaker (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 5.6. For Vallejo, the closest match to Natural Steel (70.864) is Chainmail Silver (72.054) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 7.5. For Army Painter, the closest match to Natural Steel (70.864) is Shining Silver (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.2.
Natural Steel (70.864) Vallejo equivalent
The closest Vallejo match is Chainmail Silver (72.054) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 7.5.
Natural Steel (70.864) Army Painter equivalent
The best Army Painter option is Shining Silver (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.2.
Natural Steel (70.864) equivalent and alternative: brand comparison
As a paint, Natural Steel (70.864) requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the neutral grey range.
Brand comparison
- Closest equivalent : Ironbreaker (Citadel (Games Workshop)) – ΔE 5.6
- Closest Vallejo option : Chainmail Silver (72.054) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 7.5
- Closest Army Painter option : Shining Silver (Army Painter) – ΔE 3.2
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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