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NEUTRAL GREY · AK Interactive · ΔE 1.07
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NEUTRAL GREY · AK Interactive · ΔE 1.07
| Brand | Colour | Delta E | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK Interactive | NEUTRAL GREY | 1.07 | Excellent |
| AK Interactive | GRAPHITE | 3.49 | Good |
| AK Interactive | INTERMEDIATE BLUE | 4.04 | Good |
| AK Interactive | ENGLISH GREY | 4.66 | Good |
| Vallejo Model Color | Medium Sea Grey (70.870) | 5.24 | Acceptable |
| Scale75 | SC-46 Field Gray | 7.46 | Acceptable |
| Army Painter | Bramble Grove | 7.54 | Acceptable |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Stormvermin Fur | 9.29 | Acceptable |
As a standard basecoat paint, this colour is formulated for opaque coverage over primer in one to two controlled passes. Neutral grey colours bridge the gap between black and white, used for stone, armour, and gradual highlights.
The closest Dawnstone equivalent is NEUTRAL GREY (AK Interactive) (ΔE 1.1).
Dawnstone is a base 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 good, 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 Dawnstone 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 Dawnstone 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 Dawnstone as your main base colour and build it up with thin, controlled coats. It has good coverage. Thin it lightly. Good companion colours include Mechanicus Standard Grey, Administratum Grey, Nuln Oil and Agrax Earthshade.
Do not force the basecoat into an NMM-style finish. It behaves much better in a standard layered workflow.
Use Dawnstone as your main base colour and build it up with thin, controlled coats. It has good coverage. Thin it lightly. Good companion colours include Mechanicus Standard Grey, Administratum Grey, Nuln Oil and Agrax Earthshade.
This summary is built from the local usage notes, structured paint detail data, and the same Delta-E matching system used across ChromaStack.
Do not force the basecoat into an NMM-style finish. It behaves much better in a standard layered workflow.