Paint equivalent guide

Neutral Grey (70.992) Equivalent

Neutral Grey (70.992) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Neutral Grey (70.992) equivalent is DARK ALUMINUM (AK Interactive) (ΔE 2.1).
For the Neutral Grey (70.992) equivalent Vallejo, Stone Grey (70.884) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 5.8).
The best Neutral Grey (70.992) Army Painter equivalent is Ash Grey (Army Painter) (ΔE 2.3).

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Neutral Grey (70.992)?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Neutral Grey (70.992) in the current local catalogue is DARK ALUMINUM from AK Interactive (Delta-E 2.07).

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

Neutral Grey (70.992) 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 Stone Grey (70.884) (Delta E 5.82).

Yes, Neutral Grey (70.992) 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.

Neutral Grey (70.992) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Neutral Grey (70.992) equivalent is DARK ALUMINUM (AK Interactive) (ΔE 2.1).
For the Neutral Grey (70.992) equivalent Vallejo, Stone Grey (70.884) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 5.8).
The best Neutral Grey (70.992) Army Painter equivalent is Ash Grey (Army Painter) (ΔE 2.3).

Neutral Grey (70.992) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.

The closest Neutral Grey (70.992) equivalent is DARK ALUMINUM (AK Interactive) with Delta E 2.1. For a Neutral Grey (70.992) equivalent Vallejo match, Stone Grey (70.884) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 5.8 is the closest pick. The best Neutral Grey (70.992) Army Painter equivalent is Ash Grey (Army Painter) with Delta E 2.3.

Neutral Grey (70.992) Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Stone Grey (70.884) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 5.8.

Neutral Grey (70.992) Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Ash Grey (Army Painter) with Delta E 2.3.

Neutral Grey (70.992) equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, Neutral Grey (70.992) requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the neutral grey range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : DARK ALUMINUM (AK Interactive) – ΔE 2.1
  • Closest Vallejo option : Stone Grey (70.884) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 5.8
  • Closest Army Painter option : Ash Grey (Army Painter) – ΔE 2.3

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.