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Wolf Grey (72.047) · Vallejo Game Color · ΔE 3.72
Citadel (Games Workshop) · Layer
Fenrisian Grey Citadel (Games Workshop) layer paint card (#6D94B3)
Citadel (Games Workshop)
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#6D94B3
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8 alternatives
#1
Wolf Grey (72.047)
Vallejo Game Color
ΔE 3.72
#2
Sky Blue (70.961)
Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 5.12
#3
Azure (70.902)
Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 5.66
Equivalents by Brand
| Brand | Colour | Delta E | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vallejo Game Color | Wolf Grey (72.047) | 3.72 | Good |
| Vallejo Model Color | Sky Blue (70.961) | 5.12 | Acceptable |
| Vallejo Model Color | Azure (70.902) | 5.66 | Acceptable |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Chronus Blue | 6.21 | Acceptable |
| Vallejo Model Color | Blue Grey Pale (70.905) | 6.48 | Acceptable |
| Vallejo Model Color | Pastel Blue (70.901) | 6.66 | Acceptable |
| Scale75 | SC-15 Adriatic Blue | 7.31 | Acceptable |
| Army Painter | Runic Cobalt | 4.05 | Good |
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Fenrisian Grey paint guide
Fenrisian Grey Paint: Colour, Type & Equivalents
As a layer paint, this colour is formulated for translucency and smooth transitions over an existing basecoat. Cool blue tones anchor many Space Marine chapters and provide a stable foundation for cold schemes.
The closest Fenrisian Grey equivalent is Wolf Grey (72.047) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 3.7).
Fenrisian Grey is a layer from Citadel (Games Workshop), commonly used for armour plates, cloth, and trim work.
Quick Equivalents
- Closest equivalent: Wolf Grey (72.047) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 3.7
- Vallejo equivalent: Wolf Grey (72.047) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 3.7
- Army Painter equivalent: Runic Cobalt (Army Painter) – ΔE 4.0
How to Use Fenrisian Grey
This paint is typically used for:
- Layering
- Drybrushing
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.
Paint Behavior and Tips
Consider the following when working with this paint:
- Coverage: medium — affects how many coats are needed over primer
- Dilution: moderate 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 Fenrisian Grey 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 Fenrisian 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.
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💡 Tip
Use Fenrisian Grey as your main layer colour and build it up with thin, controlled coats. It has medium coverage. Thin it moderately. Good companion colours include The Fang, Russ Grey, Nuln Oil and Ulthuan Grey.
Do not force the basecoat into an NMM-style finish. It behaves much better in a standard layered workflow.
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How should you use Fenrisian Grey on miniatures?
Use Fenrisian Grey as your main layer colour and build it up with thin, controlled coats. It has medium coverage. Thin it moderately. Good companion colours include The Fang, Russ Grey, Nuln Oil and Ulthuan Grey.
- Citadel (Games Workshop) · Layer
- Layer · #6D94B3
- Best for Layering, Drybrushing
- Pairs well with The Fang, Russ Grey, 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
Do not force the basecoat into an NMM-style finish. It behaves much better in a standard layered workflow.