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| Brand | Colour | Delta E | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vallejo Model Color | Green Brown (70.879) | 3.22 | Good |
| Vallejo Model Color | Yellow Olive (70.892) | 3.22 | Good |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Steel Legion Drab | 3.32 | Good |
| AK Interactive | Grau – Grey | 3.76 | Good |
| AK Interactive | RAL 7009 Hellgrau | 5.18 | Acceptable |
| AK Interactive | IDF Modern Grey | 5.30 | Acceptable |
| AK Interactive | Gelbraun – Yellow Brown | 5.52 | Acceptable |
| Army Painter | Prairie Ochre | 5.79 | Acceptable |
IDF Sand Grey 1970s-1980s is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest IDF Sand Grey 1970s-1980s equivalent is Green Brown (70.879) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 3.2).
IDF Sand Grey 1970s-1980s 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 IDF Sand Grey 1970s-1980s 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 IDF Sand Grey 1970s-1980s 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.
IDF Sand Grey 1970s-1980s 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.