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Steel Legion Drab · Citadel (Games Workshop) · ΔE 4.07
IDF Sand Grey 1970s-1980s · AK Interactive · ΔE 3.76
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Steel Legion Drab · Citadel (Games Workshop) · ΔE 4.07
IDF Sand Grey 1970s-1980s · AK Interactive · ΔE 3.76
| Brand | Colour | Delta E | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK Interactive | IDF Sand Grey 1970s-1980s | 3.76 | Good |
| AK Interactive | Dark Olive Drab 41 | 5.62 | Acceptable |
| AK Interactive | IDF Modern Grey | 6.27 | Acceptable |
| AK Interactive | Hellgrau – Light Grey | 6.62 | Acceptable |
| AK Interactive | Helloliv – Light Olive | 6.96 | Acceptable |
| AK Interactive | RLM 62 | 7.02 | Acceptable |
| AK Interactive | RLM 80 | 7.32 | Acceptable |
| AK Interactive | IJAAF #7 Ohryoku Nana Go Shoku (Olive Brown) | 7.50 | Acceptable |
Grau – Grey is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Grau – Grey equivalent is the strongest substitute listed on this page.
Grau – 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 Grau – 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 Grau – Grey equivalent or substitute keeps your scheme consistent from the test model to the full army. Use this comparison to weigh the closest Vallejo, Army Painter, and other cross-brand options before repainting a whole squad.
A useful paint guide should connect colour accuracy, handling, and recipe context in one place.
Grau – 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.