Paint equivalent guide

Off-White (70.820) Equivalent

Off-White (70.820) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Off-White (70.820) equivalent is White Grey (AK Interactive) (ΔE 1.5).
For the Off-White (70.820) equivalent Vallejo, Off White (72.101) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 3.7).
The best Off-White (70.820) Army Painter equivalent is Pale Sand (Army Painter) (ΔE 2.1).

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Top 3 closest equivalents

These 3 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.

1
SC-09 White SandsScale75
ΔE 1.8slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
2
NacarScale75
ΔE 3.1moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
3
OFFWHITEAK Interactive
ΔE 3.5moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Off-White (70.820)?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Off-White (70.820) in the current local catalogue is White Grey from AK Interactive (Delta-E 1.47).

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

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Frequently asked questions

Off-White (70.820) 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 Off White (72.101) (Delta E 3.71).

Yes, Off-White (70.820) 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.

Off-White (70.820) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Off-White (70.820) equivalent is White Grey (AK Interactive) (ΔE 1.5).
For the Off-White (70.820) equivalent Vallejo, Off White (72.101) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 3.7).
The best Off-White (70.820) Army Painter equivalent is Pale Sand (Army Painter) (ΔE 2.1).

Off-White (70.820) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.

The closest Off-White (70.820) equivalent is White Grey (AK Interactive) with Delta E 1.5. For a Off-White (70.820) equivalent Vallejo match, Off White (72.101) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 3.7 is the closest pick. The best Off-White (70.820) Army Painter equivalent is Pale Sand (Army Painter) with Delta E 2.1.

Off-White (70.820) Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Off White (72.101) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 3.7.

Off-White (70.820) Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Pale Sand (Army Painter) with Delta E 2.1.

Off-White (70.820) equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, Off-White (70.820) requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the neutral grey range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : White Grey (AK Interactive) – ΔE 1.5
  • Closest Vallejo option : Off White (72.101) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 3.7
  • Closest Army Painter option : Pale Sand (Army Painter) – ΔE 2.1

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.