Citadel → AK Interactive

Citadel to AK Interactive Paint Conversion Chart

Looking for AK Interactive equivalents for your Citadel paints? This conversion chart uses precise LAB color matching to suggest the closest AK Interactive alternatives. Use it as a starting point and refine your schemes with Paint Vault's color tools.

This chart is a guide only. Always test colors on a palette or spare model before committing to a full army.

Citadel color Type Suggested AK Interactive equivalents
Administratum Grey
Layer
  • Light Sea Grey Fs 36307 10ml (RC250)
  • MEDIUM SEA GREY – STANDARD (AK11014)
  • IJN J3 Hai-iro (Grey) – AIR (AK11891)
Aeldari Emerald
Contrast
  • TURQUOISE GREEN – QUICK GEN COLOR (AK17030)
  • SPACE DARK GREEN – QUICK GEN COLOR (AK17019)
  • BLUISH GREY – QUICK GEN COLOR (AK17042)
Aethermatic Blue
Contrast
  • TURQUOISE BLUE – QUICK GEN COLOR (AK17029)
  • COLD STEEL – QUICK GEN COLOR (AK17070)
  • TURQUOISE GREEN – QUICK GEN COLOR (AK17030)
Aggaros Dunes
Contrast
  • DIRTY GREY – QUICK GEN COLOR (AK17046)
  • DAK GREEN – QUICK GEN COLOR (AK17073)
  • Pure Grime (AK13002)
Agrax Earthshade
Shade
  • Brown Wash (AK14203)
  • Sepia (AK12021)
  • Dark Wash (AK14202)
Ahriman Blue
Layer
  • IJN/IJA Aotake – AIR (AK11898)
  • Aggressor Blue Fs 35109 10ml (RC234)
  • DUCAT BLUE – STANDARD (AK11177)
Akhelian Green
Contrast
  • TURQUOISE BLUE – QUICK GEN COLOR (AK17029)
  • NIGHT BLUE – QUICK GEN COLOR (AK17025)
  • BLUISH GREY – QUICK GEN COLOR (AK17042)
Alaitoc Blue
Layer
  • 15A – ULTRA BLUE 60ml. (AK1529)
  • 16A – BLUE BOLT 60ml. (AK1531)
  • MEDIUM BLUE – PLAYMARKER (AKM026)
Altdorf Guard Blue
Layer
  • 16A – BLUE BOLT 60ml. (AK1531)
  • MEDIUM BLUE – PLAYMARKER (AKM026)
  • 15A – ULTRA BLUE 60ml. (AK1529)
Apothecary White
Contrast
  • ICE BLUE – QUICK GEN COLOR (AK17024)
  • SPACE GREY – QUICK GEN COLOR (AK17045)
  • Wolf Blue Grey (AK17082)
Asurmen Blue
Contrast
  • RUSSIAN BLUE – QUICK GEN COLOR (AK17078)
  • ULTRAMARINE BLUE – QUICK GEN COLOR (AK17027)
  • NIGHT BLUE – QUICK GEN COLOR (AK17025)
Athonian Camoshade
Shade
  • DARK SEPIA PIN WASH 35ML (AK324)
  • DARK RUST PRECISION PANEL LINER (AK12106)
  • WASH FOR PANZER GREY (AK070)
Auric Armour Gold
Layer
  • VOLCANIC YELLOW – STANDARD (AK11042)
  • 3B – FUSION ORANGE 60ml. (AK1506)
  • British Sand Yellow (RC093)
Averland Sunset
Base
  • DIRTY YELLOW – STANDARD (AK11043)
  • Maize Yellow, RAL 1006 (RC008)
  • Fork Gold (RC831)
Baal Red
Contrast
  • SPACE RED – QUICK GEN COLOR (AK17034)
  • INFERNAL RED – QUICK GEN COLOR (AK17037)
  • REDDISH FLESH – QUICK GEN COLOR (AK17056)
Bad Moon Yellow
Contrast
  • SOLAR YELLOW – QUICK GEN COLOR (AK17012)
  • DIRTY YELLOW – QUICK GEN COLOR (AK17007)
  • GOLD – QUICK GEN COLOR (AK17065)
Baharroth Blue
Layer
  • SKY BLUE – PLAYMARKER (AKM027)
  • DEEP SKY BLUE – STANDARD (AK11176)
  • SCENERY- 25A – LIGHT CIANITE 60ml. (AK1577)
Balor Brown
Layer
  • JAPANESE BROWN – STANDARD (AK11123)
  • S.c.c. 2 Brown (RC035)
  • Nº6 Earth Yellow (AK4222)
Balthasar Gold
Base
  • Base Flesh -17- (AK3011)
  • BLACK SKIN – PLAYMARKER (AKM009)
  • BASE FLESH – FIGURES (AK11401)
Baneblade Brown
Layer
  • Nº13 Desert Sand (AK4224)
  • Dunkelgelb Ausgabe 44-Dark Yellow 1944 RAL 7028 (RC860)
  • Amt-1 Light Brown 10ml (RC313)
Barak-Nar Burgundy
Base
  • AMETHYST BLUE – STANDARD (AK11183)
  • VIOLET RED – STANDARD (AK11075)
  • BLACK PURPLE – COLOR PUNCH (AK11270)
Basilicanum Grey
Contrast
  • BLUE BLACK – QUICK GEN COLOR (AK17051)
  • BLACK – QUICK GEN COLOR (AK17049)
  • GERMAN GREY – QUICK GEN COLOR (AK17071)
Berserker Bloodshade
Shade
  • Clear Red (AK265)
  • CRIMSON VEIL – ACRYLIC WASH (AK19310)
Bestigor Flesh
Layer
  • Orange Tan (AK3022)
  • 7A – LIGHT BROWN 60ml. (AK1513)
  • MEDIUM FLESH TONE – STANDARD (AK11054)
Biel-Tan Green
Shade
  • WASH FOR PANZER GREY (AK070)
  • PANELINER FOR GREY AND BLUE CAMOUFLAGE (AK2072)
  • wash for nato tanks (AK075)
Blood Angels Red
Contrast
  • CRIMSON RED – QUICK GEN COLOR (AK17031)
  • INFERNAL RED – QUICK GEN COLOR (AK17037)
  • NIGHT BLOOD – QUICK GEN COLOR (AK17038)
Bloodreaver Flesh
Layer
  • 6A – OXIDE RED 60ml. (AK1511)
  • Rot (Rotbraun)-Red (Red Brown) RAL 8013 (RC863)
  • Rot (Rotbraun)-Red (Red Brown) RAL 8012 (RC862)
Blue Horror
Layer
  • Air Superiority Blue FS (RC910)
  • WWI German Light Blue (AK2276)
  • Air Superiority Blue Fs 35450 10ml (RC239)
Brass Scorpion
Layer
  • LEATHER – PLAYMARKER (AKM023)
  • Dark Rust (AK708)
  • RAL 8012 Rotbraun (AK717)
Briar Queen Chill
Contrast
  • Wolf Blue Grey (AK17082)
  • SPECTRAL BLUE – QUICK GEN COLOR (AK17028)
  • WINTER GREY – QUICK GEN COLOR (AK17041)
Bugman's Glow
Base
  • SADDLE BROWN – STANDARD (AK11104)
  • Rot (Rotbraun)-Red (Red Brown) RAL 8013 (RC863)
  • OXIDE RED – ARTISTIC DENSE ACRYLIC COLOR (AKAD015)
Cadian Fleshtone
Layer
  • Copper -87- (AK3088)
  • BEIGE RED – STANDARD (AK11064)
  • Light Rust (AK706)
Caledor Sky
Base
  • Raf Azure Blue (AK2017)
  • ULTRAMARINE BLUE – ARTISTIC DENSE ACRYLIC COLOR (AKAD012)
  • Clear Blue (RC504)
Calgar Blue
Layer
  • 15A – ULTRA BLUE 60ml. (AK1529)
  • 16A – BLUE BOLT 60ml. (AK1531)
  • MEDIUM BLUE – PLAYMARKER (AKM026)
Caliban Green
Base
  • British Racing Green (RC847)
  • DARK GREEN – STANDARD (AK11146)
  • NATO GREEN – AFV (AK11358)
Canoptek Alloy
Layer
  • BRITISH DESERT PINK ZI – AFV (AK11382)
  • Desert Sand FS (RC897)
  • British Desert Pink ZI (RC871)
Carroburg Crimson
Shade
  • Dark Rust Wash (AK14204)
  • Dark Brown (AK12022)
  • LANDING GEAR WASH (AK2029)

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