Method
This summary is built from the local usage notes, structured paint detail data, and the same Delta-E matching system used across ChromaStack.
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| Brand | Colour | Delta E | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK Interactive | RLM 66 (1938) | 2.24 | Good |
| AK Interactive | Sea Blue | 3.58 | Good |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Dark Reaper | 4.28 | Good |
| AK Interactive | Dark Sea Blue | 4.29 | Good |
| AK Interactive | RAF Extra Dark Sea Grey | 5.31 | Acceptable |
| AK Interactive | RLM 73 | 5.67 | Acceptable |
| AK Interactive | Grey | 5.75 | Acceptable |
| Army Painter | Scarab Green | 6.44 | 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 Mechanicus Standard Grey equivalent is RLM 66 (1938) (AK Interactive) (ΔE 2.2).
Mechanicus Standard 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 strong, 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 Mechanicus Standard 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 Mechanicus Standard Grey equivalent ensures consistent results across your painting workflow. Use this page as a paint conversion chart to compare the Vallejo equivalent, the Army Painter equivalent, and other close options before committing to a full army.
Use Mechanicus Standard Grey as your main base colour and build it up with thin, controlled coats. It has excellent coverage. It works best over most primers. Thin it lightly. Good companion colours include Nuln Oil, Dawnstone, Administratum Grey and Celestra Grey.
Do not force the basecoat into an NMM-style finish. It behaves much better in a standard layered workflow.
Use Mechanicus Standard Grey as your main base colour and build it up with thin, controlled coats. It has excellent coverage. It works best over most primers. Thin it lightly. Good companion colours include Nuln Oil, Dawnstone, Administratum Grey and Celestra Grey.
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.