The Story
German Grey is a deep, near-black blue-grey — the iconic early-war German armour tone and a superb dark base for any vehicle, weapon or shadow that wants depth without going flat black. An authentic historical staple of Vallejo's Model Color range.
At a glance
- Type: acrylic, from the Vallejo Model Color range
- Finish: matt and opaque
- Volume: 17ml dropper bottle
- Use: brush painting miniatures and scale models; airbrush-ready when thinned
Best for
- Early-war German armour
- A coloured near-black base for vehicles and weapons
- Smooth, self-levelling coats with minimal brushstrokes
Base your Panzer in it and drybrush a lighter grey to pull out every edge and rivet — depth without a flat black in sight.
The classic early-war Panzer grey. Pair it with a light grey drybrush and a dark wash.
Description
German Grey is a deep, near-black blue-grey — the iconic early-war German armour tone and a superb dark base for any vehicle, weapon or shadow that wants depth without going flat black. An authentic historical staple of Vallejo's Model Color range.
At a glance
- Type: acrylic, from the Vallejo Model Color range
- Finish: matt and opaque
- Volume: 17ml dropper bottle
- Use: brush painting miniatures and scale models; airbrush-ready when thinned
Best for
- Early-war German armour
- A coloured near-black base for vehicles and weapons
- Smooth, self-levelling coats with minimal brushstrokes
Base your Panzer in it and drybrush a lighter grey to pull out every edge and rivet — depth without a flat black in sight.
The classic early-war Panzer grey. Pair it with a light grey drybrush and a dark wash.
