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Basalt Grey: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Model Color · 70.869. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #5C5A5D finish matte type color 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.

Pro Acryl
Neutral Grey 075
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 2.7 · close match
Scale75
Graphite SC03
Scalecolor
ΔE 3.2 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Dungeon Stone Grey
Wave 1
ΔE 4.0 · close match
AK Interactive
Medium Gunship Grey Fs 36118 AK11881
3rd Gen Acrylic
ΔE 4.6 · close match
Citadel
Warpfiend Grey
Layer
ΔE 5.2 · noticeable difference
Army Painter
Dungeon Grey WP1418
Warpaints
ΔE 6.8 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
Oxide Brown Medium
Expansion Set 1
ΔE 10.8 · different color

Similar paints

Neutral Grey · 075
Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard
Very close
Frozen Flesh · 74.010
Vallejo · Nocturna Models
Very close
Dungeon Stone Grey
Two Thin Coats · Wave 1
Very close
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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Grey Seer
Citadel · Base
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Dark Blue Grey 70.867
Vallejo · Model Color
target
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Complementary paints

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

White Star
Two Thin Coats · Wave 1
Hellbound Flesh
Scale75 · Fantasy & Games
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Pro Acryl equivalent of Basalt Grey?
The closest Pro Acryl match for Vallejo Basalt Grey is Neutral Grey (075, Pro Acryl Standard) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.7 (close match).
What color is Basalt Grey?
Basalt Grey is a standard grey miniature paint from Vallejo (Model Color), code 70.869. Its screen color is approximately #5C5A5D with a matte finish.

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