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Luftwaffe Uniform (70.816) · Vallejo Model Color · ΔE 4.75
Intermediate Blue · AK Interactive · ΔE 2.57
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Luftwaffe Uniform (70.816) · Vallejo Model Color · ΔE 4.75
Intermediate Blue · AK Interactive · ΔE 2.57
| Brand | Colour | Delta E | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vallejo Model Color | Luftwaffe Uniform (70.816) | 4.75 | Good |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Gryph-Charger Grey | 6.36 | Acceptable |
| Vallejo Game Color | Stormy Blue (72.018) | 6.73 | Acceptable |
| Scale75 | SC-06 Bering Blue | 6.87 | Acceptable |
| Vallejo Model Color | French Mirage Blue (70.900) | 6.87 | Acceptable |
| Vallejo Game Color | Cold Grey (72.050) | 7.37 | Acceptable |
| AK Interactive | GREY-BLUE | 7.87 | Acceptable |
| Army Painter | Wolf Grey | 7.90 | Acceptable |
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 Russ Grey equivalent is Luftwaffe Uniform (70.816) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 4.8).
Russ Grey is a layer 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 medium, 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 Russ 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 Russ 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.
A useful paint guide should connect colour accuracy, handling, and recipe context in one place.
Use Russ 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, Fenrisian 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.
Use Russ 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, Fenrisian Grey, Nuln Oil and Ulthuan 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.