Paint equivalent guide

Administratum Grey Equivalent

Citadel (Games Workshop) layer #989C94

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Administratum Grey?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Administratum Grey in the current local catalogue is Silver Grey (70.883) from Vallejo Model Color (Delta-E 2.51).

Method

Matches are computed from the local paint catalogue with Delta-E CIEDE2000. Lower values mean a closer visual match on the miniature.

Limits

Finish, opacity, flow, and bottle format are not captured by Delta-E alone. Test the substitute if the recipe relies on a specific behaviour.

Armies using Administratum Grey

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Frequently asked questions

Check Delta-E, finish, coverage, and how the substitute behaves with the same primer, wash, and highlight recipe.

Miniature painters most often compare Citadel (Games Workshop), Vallejo Model Color, and other established hobby ranges when they need a close substitute.

Usually yes, but only after a test swatch confirms the finish and layering behaviour stay close enough for the recipe.

The closest Administratum Grey equivalent is Silver Grey (70.883) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.5). For the Administratum Grey equivalent Vallejo, Silver Grey (70.883) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.5). The best Administratum Grey Army Painter equivalent is Mouldy Clothes (Army Painter) (ΔE 12.2).

  • Closest equivalent: Silver Grey (70.883) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 2.5
  • Vallejo equivalent: Silver Grey (70.883) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 2.5
  • Army Painter equivalent: Mouldy Clothes (Army Painter) – ΔE 12.2

This paint conversion chart helps you find the best Administratum Grey equivalent across Citadel, Vallejo and Army Painter.

The closest match provides the most accurate replacement, while other alternatives may show slight differences depending on finish and application.

Always test your paint equivalent on a miniature before applying it to a full army.