Slaanesh Grey: equivalents & matches

Citadel · Layer. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #8B8893 finish matte type layer family Grey

Updated 17 July 2026

Closest equivalents in other brands

ΔE2000 color distance:0-2 nearly identical2-5 close match6-10 noticeable difference10+ different color

Screen preview: paint swatches on screen are approximate: finish, lighting, night-mode filters and display calibration all change what you see. Use them to compare relative differences, then confirm with the physical paint when finish and final appearance matter.

ΔE 5.7 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Lendanis Grey SFG32

Fantasy & Games

ΔE 6.0 · noticeable difference

AK Interactive

Aggressor Grey Fs 36251 AK11885

3rd Gen Acrylic

ΔE 6.2 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Red Grey S12

Pro Acryl Signature

ΔE 9.1 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Yellow Oxide PY42

Base Set

ΔE 26.6 · different color

Similar paints

Cold Flesh · 74.014

Vallejo · Nocturna Models

Very close

Ash Grey · WP3004P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

Lendanis Grey · SFG32

Scale75 · Fantasy & Games

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Slaanesh Grey, using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Pale Grey AK11013

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Basalt Grey 70.869

Vallejo · Model Color

target

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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Slaanesh Grey pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Black Brown

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

Yellow Olive

Vallejo · Model Color

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Slaanesh Grey?

The closest Vallejo match for Citadel Slaanesh Grey is Cold Flesh (74.014, Nocturna Models) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.9 (close match).

What color is Slaanesh Grey?

Slaanesh Grey is a standard grey miniature paint from Citadel (Layer). Its screen color is approximately #8B8893 with a matte finish.