Citadel Base: Mechanicus Standard Grey (12ml)
A rock-solid neutral mid-grey basecoat with great coverage—perfect for armour panels, weapons casings, stone/urban terrain, and as an all-purpose “primer colour” for grimdark schemes.
 
What it does
Gives a solid basecoat thanks to a high pigment count (built to cover efficiently).
Dries to a smooth matt finish for clean layering and edge highlights.
A super versatile grey for mechanical parts, cloth, rubble, and neutral underlayers.
 
How to use
Shake well.
Apply 1–2 thin coats over a primed surface for the smoothest finish.
Shade recesses (black/brown wash for grime, blue wash for “cold steel”), then highlight with lighter greys for crisp edges.
 
Best for
Adeptus Mechanicus tones, urban/industrial bases, stone, concrete
Neutral undercoats when you want colours on top to stay “true”
Fast tabletop schemes: grey base → wash → quick highlight
 
Key details
Range: Citadel Base
Pot size: 12ml
 
ChalkyDot Tip: If you want instant “realistic metal/stone,” base Mechanicus Standard Grey, do a controlled dark wash in recesses, then lightly drybrush/edge-highlight—grey loves simple steps and looks premium fast.