Method
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| Brand | Colour | Delta E | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK Interactive | Grey | 2.88 | Good |
| Vallejo Model Color | German Fieldgrey (70.830) | 2.97 | Good |
| Scale75 | SC-57 Petroleum Grey | 4.25 | Good |
| AK Interactive | RAF Extra Dark Sea Grey | 4.27 | Good |
| AK Interactive | AMT-11 Blue Grey | 5.49 | Acceptable |
| Vallejo Game Color | Sombre Grey (72.048) | 5.73 | Acceptable |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Mechanicus Standard Grey | 6.12 | Acceptable |
| Army Painter | Deep Grey | 6.85 | Acceptable |
Basaltgrau – Basalt Grey is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Basaltgrau – Basalt Grey equivalent is German Fieldgrey (70.830) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 3.0).
Basaltgrau – Basalt Grey is a lacquer from AK Interactive, commonly used for armour plates, cloth, and trim work.
This paint is typically used for:
Apply it over a suitable primer and build layers gradually. Coverage sits around reliable, so two thin coats usually give a more stable finish than one heavy pass, especially over a dark primer.
Consider the following when working with this paint:
A good equivalent should remain stable after shading and highlighting. Test this alternative on the same primer and in the same recipe before switching a whole unit.
For best results with Basaltgrau – Basalt Grey on Warhammer and other miniature projects:
Even small differences can become visible on a finished miniature. This match may behave differently on textured surfaces like cloth, fur, and metal trim once the full recipe is applied.
Choosing the right Basaltgrau – Basalt Grey equivalent ensures consistent results across your painting workflow. Use this page as a paint conversion chart to compare the Vallejo equivalent, the Army Painter equivalent, and other close options before committing to a full army.
Basaltgrau – Basalt Grey is a lacquer paint from AK Interactive. Use it in thin coats and verify the surrounding recipe on a test miniature.
This summary is built from the local usage notes, structured paint detail data, and the same Delta-E matching system used across ChromaStack.
Check finish and coverage on a test miniature if your workflow depends on a very specific texture or transparency.