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Grimdark Shadow · Army Painter · ΔE 8.28
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Grimdark Shadow · Army Painter · ΔE 8.28
Strong Tone · Army Painter · ΔE 6.13
| Brand | Colour | Delta E | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Army Painter | Grimdark Shadow | 8.28 | Acceptable |
| Army Painter | Voodoo Shade | 9.26 | Acceptable |
| AK Interactive | BURN UMBER INK | 9.85 | Acceptable |
| Vallejo Model Color | Dark Grey Wash (70.517) | 10.28 | Distant |
| Scale75 | Inktense Brown | 11.48 | Distant |
| AK Interactive | Oil Paint Black | 11.51 | Distant |
| Scale75 | Inktense Black | 12.30 | Distant |
| AK Interactive | SEPIA INK | 12.67 | Distant |
As a standard basecoat paint, this colour is formulated for opaque coverage over primer in one to two controlled passes. Orange hues add warmth and contrast to fabrics, flames, and faction-specific trim details.
The closest Devlan Mud Wash equivalent is Grimdark Shadow (Army Painter) (ΔE 8.3).
Devlan Mud Wash 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 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 Devlan Mud Wash 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 Devlan Mud Wash 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.
Devlan Mud Wash is a base paint from Citadel (Games Workshop). 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.