In the pot, Stormshield reads as a neutral grey, mid-tone and muted. For modelling, drop to Mordant Earth in the recesses and step up to Astrogranite on the edges, both Citadel paints. Stormshield is a bit distinctive: no other brand carries a strong same-finish match, though Two Thin Coats Satin Varnish comes nearest at 79 percent. Any substitute is a mixing base rather than a drop-in, so tune it on the model.
Stormshield equivalents and near misses
Fair warning: nothing matches Citadel Stormshield cleanly. The options below are the least bad, and every one of them drifts.
Closest Two Thin Coats equivalent: Two Thin Coats Satin Varnish, a usable stand-in rather than a twin (delta E 4.3).
Nearest in the Monument Pro Acryl catalog: Monument Pro Acryl Matte Grey Primer, workable at tabletop distance, not up close (delta E 6.3).
Best Vallejo option: Vallejo Medium Sea Grey, a usable stand-in rather than a twin (delta E 6.7).
From The Army Painter: The Army Painter Brush-On Primer, only a loose relative (delta E 8.3).
Check it on a spare model first, because Two Thin Coats Satin Varnish sits slightly lighter than the original and the difference grows over large flat panels.
How to read the score
90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
Two Thin Coats
Monument Pro Acryl
Vallejo
The Army Painter
AK Interactive
Revell
Tamiya
Humbrol
Scale75
Green Stuff World
P3 Paints
About this color
Color profile
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Match difficulty
Found in 0 other brands with a same-finish match.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Citadel Stormshield?
The closest same-finish match is Two Thin Coats Satin Varnish at 79% color similarity.
What color is Stormshield?
Stormshield is a mid-tone muted grey with a neutral cast (hex #6B6B6B).
What do I highlight and shade Stormshield with?
Highlight Stormshield toward Astrogranite and shade it down into Mordant Earth, both Citadel paints in the same finish family.