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Grimdark Shadow · Army Painter · ΔE 3.99
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Grimdark Shadow · Army Painter · ΔE 3.99
| Brand | Colour | Delta E | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Army Painter | Grimdark Shadow | 3.99 | Good |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Devlan Mud Wash | 10.28 | Distant |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Asurmen Blue Wash | 11.26 | Distant |
| AK Interactive | Oil Paint Black | 11.48 | Distant |
| Army Painter | Nightroot Shade | 11.78 | Distant |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Orkhide Shade | 11.87 | Distant |
| Scale75 | Inktense Black | 12.73 | Distant |
| Army Painter | Grove Hollow Shade | 12.73 | Distant |
As a shade or wash, this paint is designed to flow into recesses and create depth through controlled pooling. Neutral grey colours bridge the gap between black and white, used for stone, armour, and gradual highlights.
The closest Dark Grey Wash (70.517) equivalent is Grimdark Shadow (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.0).
Dark Grey Wash (70.517) is a wash from Vallejo Model Color, 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 Dark Grey Wash (70.517) 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 Dark Grey Wash (70.517) 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.
Dark Grey Wash (70.517) is a wash paint from Vallejo Model Color. 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.