Paint record

Space Wolves Grey

Citadel

Contrast · #8FADC8

Wash / transparentCitadel Contrast

Space Wolves Grey's approximate swatch sits in the blue family: light in tone, moderate in saturation, cool in cast. The catalog suggests Basilicanum Grey as a darker color and Magos Purple as a lighter color to test, both from Citadel. The leading same-type candidate, The Army Painter Pastel Indigo, scores 71 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. The score describes approximate digital colors, so assess any candidate on a test piece.

Cross-brand results

Space Wolves Grey equivalents in other ranges

No listed same-type candidate for Citadel Space Wolves Grey reaches our 78% similar-color threshold. The stored data does not establish which physical paints could substitute.

The stored swatch for The Army Painter Pastel Indigo is clearly lighter and cooler than the swatch for Space Wolves Grey. This is a digital comparison; check the actual paints before changing a recipe.

How to read the score

96–100Very close color

88–95Close color

78–87Similar color

0–77Loose color match

Scores compare approximate digital swatches. Test the paint before substituting.

Color intelligence

About this color

Color profile

Familyblue
Lightnesslight
Saturationmoderate
Undertonecool

Highlight and shade ladder

Pairs well with

Skrag Browncomplement
Dawnstoneneutral anchor
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Match difficulty

Distinctive
Closest cross-brand match

Found in 0 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.

Possible uses for this color

one coat armor and robe basesingle coat base coating
Common questions

Frequently asked

What is the closest equivalent to Citadel Space Wolves Grey?

The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is The Army Painter Pastel Indigo at 71% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.

Is Space Wolves Grey a one-coat paint?

Space Wolves Grey is listed as a contrast paint, a category intended for translucent base-and-shade applications. Its appearance depends on the undercoat, shape and coat thickness; the digital swatch does not predict those effects. Follow the product's application guidance.

What do I highlight and shade Space Wolves Grey with?

The digital catalog suggests testing Magos Purple for a lighter step and Basilicanum Grey for a darker step, both from Citadel. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.

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