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Grim Black · Army Painter · ΔE 2.71
Deathshroud Clear · Citadel (Games Workshop) · ΔE 1.77
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Grim Black · Army Painter · ΔE 2.71
Deathshroud Clear · Citadel (Games Workshop) · ΔE 1.77
| Brand | Colour | Delta E | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Army Painter | Grim Black | 2.71 | Good |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Black Templar | 3.14 | Good |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Dark Angels Green | 8.60 | Acceptable |
| Army Painter | Fertile Soil | 14.22 | Distant |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Wyldwood | 14.43 | Distant |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Cygor Brown | 17.05 | Distant |
| Army Painter | Turnbull Turquoise | 17.06 | Distant |
| Army Painter | Tenebrous Grey | 17.46 | Distant |
As a Contrast paint, this colour combines pigment and medium to deliver shade and base tone in one application over a light primer. Near-black tones create deep shadows, weapon bodies, and armour undercoats across every miniature project.
The closest Basilicanum Grey equivalent is Grim Black (Army Painter) (ΔE 2.7).
Basilicanum Grey is a contrast from Citadel (Games Workshop), 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 medium, 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 Basilicanum 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 Basilicanum 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.
Use Basilicanum Grey as your main contrast colour and build it up with thin, controlled coats. It has medium coverage. It works best over a white or light grey primer. Thin it with Contrast Medium if needed. Good companion colours include Corax White, Administratum Grey and Ironbreaker.
Avoid using it for a dark primer without a brighter undercoat.
Use Basilicanum Grey as your main contrast colour and build it up with thin, controlled coats. It has medium coverage. It works best over a white or light grey primer. Thin it with Contrast Medium if needed. Good companion colours include Corax White, Administratum Grey and Ironbreaker.
This summary is built from the local usage notes, structured paint detail data, and the same Delta-E matching system used across ChromaStack.
Avoid using it for a dark primer without a brighter undercoat.