Paint equivalent guide

Celestra Grey Equivalent

Citadel (Games Workshop) base #8BA3A3

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Celestra Grey?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Celestra Grey in the current local catalogue is METALLIC BLUE from AK Interactive (Delta-E 2.4).

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.

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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), AK Interactive, 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 Celestra Grey equivalent is METALLIC BLUE (AK Interactive) (ΔE 2.4). For the Celestra Grey equivalent Vallejo, Light Sea Grey (70.973) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 4.5). The best Celestra Grey Army Painter equivalent is Ice Blue (Army Painter) (ΔE 11.3).

  • Closest equivalent: METALLIC BLUE (AK Interactive) – ΔE 2.4
  • Vallejo equivalent: Light Sea Grey (70.973) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 4.5
  • Army Painter equivalent: Ice Blue (Army Painter) – ΔE 11.3

This paint conversion chart helps you find the best Celestra 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.