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Stone Grey (70.884) Vallejo Model Color acrylic paint card (#8A8A80)

Vallejo Model Color Acrylic #8A8A80
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Rakarth Flesh · Citadel (Games Workshop) · ΔE 5.45

Steingrau – Stone Grey · AK Interactive · ΔE 1.53

Equivalents by Brand
Brand Colour Delta E Match
Citadel (Games Workshop) Rakarth Flesh 5.45 Acceptable
AK Interactive DARK ALUMINUM 5.58 Acceptable
Vallejo Model Color Neutral Grey (70.992) 5.82 Acceptable
Citadel (Games Workshop) Administratum Grey 6.14 Acceptable
Green Stuff World Wolven Grey 6.33 Acceptable
Green Stuff World Deck Grey 6.33 Acceptable
AK Interactive DARK SEA GREY 6.60 Acceptable
Army Painter Grey Castle 5.88 Acceptable
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Stone Grey (70.884) paint guide

Stone Grey (70.884) Paint: Colour, Type & Equivalents

Stone Grey (70.884) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Stone Grey (70.884) equivalent is Rakarth Flesh (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 5.5).

Stone Grey (70.884) is a acrylic from Vallejo Model Color, commonly used for armour plates, cloth, and trim work.

Quick Equivalents

  • Closest equivalent: Rakarth Flesh (Citadel (Games Workshop)) – ΔE 5.5
  • Vallejo equivalent: no close Vallejo equivalent
  • Army Painter equivalent: Grey Castle (Army Painter) – ΔE 5.9

How to Use Stone Grey (70.884)

This paint is typically used for:

  • Base, shade, highlight

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.

Paint Behavior and Tips

Consider the following when working with this paint:

  • Coverage: reliable — affects how many coats are needed over primer
  • Dilution: controlled thinning — keeping the right ratio maintains flow and prevents brushmarks
  • Interaction with washes and highlights: always run a highlight pass to verify the tone does not shift after drying

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.

Miniature Painting Tips

For best results with Stone Grey (70.884) on Warhammer and other miniature projects:

  • Use the same primer across the project to keep tonal consistency
  • Test on a spare part before applying to a full unit
  • Compare after shading and highlights, not just the base coat

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.

Conclusion

Choosing the right Stone Grey (70.884) 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.

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How should you use Stone Grey (70.884) on miniatures?

Stone Grey (70.884) is a neutral grey acrylic paint from Vallejo Model Color's Model Color range.

  • Vallejo Model Color · Model Color
  • Acrylic · #8A8A80

Method

This summary is built from the local usage notes, structured paint detail data, and the same Delta-E matching system used across ChromaStack.

Limits

Check finish and coverage on a test miniature if your workflow depends on a very specific texture or transparency.