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Astrogranite Debris Citadel (Games Workshop) technical paint card (#9D9D9D)

Citadel (Games Workshop) Technical #9D9D9D
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Astrogranite Debris paint guide

Astrogranite Debris Paint: Colour, Type & Equivalents

As a Technical paint, this product delivers a special effect — texture, crackle, gloss, or medium — rather than a standard colour coat. Neutral grey colours bridge the gap between black and white, used for stone, armour, and gradual highlights.
The closest Astrogranite Debris equivalent is the strongest substitute listed on this page.

Astrogranite Debris is a technical from Citadel (Games Workshop), commonly used for armour plates, cloth, and trim work.

Quick Equivalents

  • Closest equivalent: the strongest substitute listed on this page
  • Vallejo equivalent: no close Vallejo equivalent
  • Army Painter equivalent: no close Army Painter equivalent

How to Use Astrogranite Debris

This paint is typically used for:

  • Texture effects
  • Special effect

Apply it over a suitable primer and build layers gradually. Coverage sits around strong, so two thin coats usually give a more stable finish than one heavy pass, especially over a dark primer.

Paint Behavior and Tips

Consider the following when working with this paint:

  • Coverage: strong — affects how many coats are needed over primer
  • Dilution: no thinning — keeping the right ratio maintains flow and prevents brushmarks
  • Interaction with washes and highlights: always run a highlight pass to verify the tone does not shift after drying

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.

Miniature Painting Tips

For best results with Astrogranite Debris on Warhammer and other miniature projects:

  • Use the same primer across the project to keep tonal consistency
  • Test on a spare part before applying to a full unit
  • Compare after shading and highlights, not just the base coat

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.

Conclusion

Choosing the right Astrogranite Debris 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.

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💡 Tip

Use Astrogranite Debris as your main technical colour and build it up with thin, controlled coats. It has excellent coverage. It works best over textured bases. Thin it without thinning. Good companion colours include Administratum Grey, Agrax Earthshade, Nuln Oil and Dawnstone.

Avoid using it for over-dilution.

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How should you use Astrogranite Debris on miniatures?

Use Astrogranite Debris as your main technical colour and build it up with thin, controlled coats. It has excellent coverage. It works best over textured bases. Thin it without thinning. Good companion colours include Administratum Grey, Agrax Earthshade, Nuln Oil and Dawnstone.

  • Citadel (Games Workshop) · Technical
  • Technical · #9D9D9D
  • Best for Texture effects
  • Pairs well with Administratum Grey, Agrax Earthshade, Nuln Oil

Method

This summary is built from the local usage notes, structured paint detail data, and the same Delta-E matching system used across ChromaStack.

Limits

Avoid using it for over-dilution.