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Deep Sky Blue (70.844) · Vallejo Model Color · ΔE 5.96
Shadow Grey · Citadel (Games Workshop) · ΔE 2.30
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Deep Sky Blue (70.844) · Vallejo Model Color · ΔE 5.96
Shadow Grey · Citadel (Games Workshop) · ΔE 2.30
| Brand | Colour | Delta E | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Shadow Grey | 2.30 | Good |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Ahriman Blue | 5.34 | Acceptable |
| Vallejo Model Color | Deep Sky Blue (70.844) | 5.96 | Acceptable |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Russ Grey | 6.36 | Acceptable |
| Vallejo Game Color | Electric Blue (72.023) | 6.91 | Acceptable |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Caledor Sky | 7.03 | Acceptable |
| Scale75 | SC-07 Caspian Blue | 7.05 | Acceptable |
| Army Painter | Electric Blue | 7.59 | Acceptable |
As a standard basecoat paint, this colour is formulated for opaque coverage over primer in one to two controlled passes. Teal and blue-green colours are prized for cold armour, gemstone effects, and Tzeentchian magic.
The closest Gryph-Charger Grey equivalent is Deep Sky Blue (70.844) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 6.0).
Gryph-Charger Grey 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 Gryph-Charger 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 Gryph-Charger 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.
Gryph-Charger Grey 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.