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 | Medium Gunship Grey | 5.18 | Acceptable |
| AK Interactive | WWI French Artillery Grey | 5.68 | Acceptable |
| Vallejo Model Color | Intermediate Blue (70.903) | 6.00 | Acceptable |
| AK Interactive | RAF Extra Dark Sea Grey | 6.11 | Acceptable |
| AK Interactive | RAF Dark Sea Grey | 6.69 | Acceptable |
| Scale75 | SC-07 Caspian Blue | 6.79 | Acceptable |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Gryph-Charger Grey | 7.44 | Acceptable |
| Army Painter | Thunderous Blue | 5.51 | 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 The Fang equivalent is Medium Gunship Grey (AK Interactive) (ΔE 5.2).
The Fang 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 good, 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 The Fang 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 The Fang 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.
A paint guide is most valuable when it connects colour, handling, and recipe context in one place.
Use The Fang as your main layer colour and build it up with thin, controlled coats. It has good coverage. It works best over a grey or black primer. Thin it lightly. Good companion colours include Nuln Oil, Fenrisian Grey, Russ Grey and Ulthuan Grey.
Do not force the basecoat into an NMM-style finish. It behaves much better in a standard layered workflow.
Use The Fang as your main layer colour and build it up with thin, controlled coats. It has good coverage. It works best over a grey or black primer. Thin it lightly. Good companion colours include Nuln Oil, Fenrisian Grey, Russ Grey 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.