Vallejo Game Color Sombre Grey (72048) is a cool, bluish-grey tone designed to create realistic shadows and cold highlights on your fantasy or sci-fi miniatures. With Vallejo’s renewed 2024 Game Color formulation, this paint delivers exceptional coverage, smooth consistency, and professional-level results straight from the bottle.
This matte acrylic paint is crafted for both brush and airbrush users. Its high pigment concentration ensures rich, opaque layers, while the fluid consistency makes blending easy and seamless. Sombre Grey pairs beautifully with colors like Wolf Grey or Night Blue, giving you a versatile base for armor, stone, or shadowed fabric effects.
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Sombre Grey is a versatile tone ideal for armor, weapons, or stone textures. Many miniature painters use it as a midtone or shadow color on cold palettes – from futuristic vehicles and ruined architecture to gothic robes or night creatures. Its neutral yet atmospheric hue makes it a go-to for creating depth without overpowering your highlights.
Pair it with Stonewall Grey for bright highlights or Charcoal Black for deep shadows to achieve dramatic contrasts. The matte finish allows precise light control, essential for achieving a realistic or cinematic look on your miniatures.
Sustainability: Water-based and solvent-free, this paint is safer for the environment and more comfortable to use during extended sessions.
Whether you’re just starting out or are an experienced hobbyist, Vallejo Game Color Sombre Grey is a trusted favorite among miniature painters worldwide. Its reliable performance, consistent pigmentation, and versatile tone make it an indispensable part of any painter’s palette. Let this moody grey bring atmosphere, realism, and subtle depth to your next creative project.
