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Paint equivalent guide
Craventhrone Cloak 3 Warhammer acrylic paint equivalents (#164858)
Craventhrone Cloak 3 is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Craventhrone Cloak 3 equivalent is STAR BLUE (AK Interactive) (ΔE 3.3).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for Craventhrone Cloak 3.
For Army Painter, the closest match to Craventhrone Cloak 3 is Deep Blue (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.6).
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Direct answer
Which equivalent should you pick for Craventhrone Cloak 3?
The closest cross-brand equivalent to Craventhrone Cloak 3 in the current local catalogue is STAR BLUE from AK Interactive (Delta-E 3.27).
- Closest overall: STAR BLUE (AK Interactive, Delta-E 3.27)
- Closest Vallejo: Coal Black (72.053) (Delta-E 8.77)
- Closest Army Painter: Deep Blue (Delta-E 4.63)
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
Craventhrone Cloak 3 is a paint from Warhammer. 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, Craventhrone Cloak 3 is currently part of the Warhammer 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.
Craventhrone Cloak 3 is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Craventhrone Cloak 3 equivalent is STAR BLUE (AK Interactive) (ΔE 3.3).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for Craventhrone Cloak 3.
For Army Painter, the closest match to Craventhrone Cloak 3 is Deep Blue (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.6).
Craventhrone Cloak 3 is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Craventhrone Cloak 3 equivalent is STAR BLUE (AK Interactive) with Delta E 3.3. No close Vallejo equivalent found for Craventhrone Cloak 3. For Army Painter, the closest match to Craventhrone Cloak 3 is Deep Blue (Army Painter) with Delta E 4.6.
Craventhrone Cloak 3 Vallejo equivalent
No Vallejo equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for Craventhrone Cloak 3.
Craventhrone Cloak 3 Army Painter equivalent
The best Army Painter option is Deep Blue (Army Painter) with Delta E 4.6.
Craventhrone Cloak 3 equivalent and alternative: brand comparison
As a paint, Craventhrone Cloak 3 requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the teal range.
Brand comparison
- Closest equivalent : STAR BLUE (AK Interactive) – ΔE 3.3
- Closest Vallejo option : no close Vallejo equivalent
- Closest Army Painter option : Deep Blue (Army Painter) – ΔE 4.6
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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