Citadel → Army Painter

Citadel to Army Painter Paint Conversion Chart

Looking for Army Painter equivalents for your Citadel paints? This conversion chart uses precise LAB color matching to suggest the closest Army Painter 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 Army Painter equivalents
Administratum Grey
Layer
  • Gargoyle Grey (WP3008P)
  • Fairy Dust (AW1489P)
  • Grey Castle (WP3007P)
Aeldari Emerald
Contrast
  • Gunner Camo (WP2043P)
  • Burnt Moss (WP2026P)
Aethermatic Blue
Contrast
  • Magic Blue (WP2014P)
  • Runic Grey (WP2016P)
  • Tidal Wave (WP2052P)
Aggaros Dunes
Contrast
  • Mummified Grime (WP2078P)
  • Noble Skin (WP2063P)
  • Desolate Brown (WP2040P)
Agrax Earthshade
Shade
  • Strong Skin Wash (WP1823)
  • Strong Tone (QS1002P)
  • Strong Tone (WP1135P)
Ahriman Blue
Layer
  • Twilight Sky (AW4415P)
  • Ocean Depths (AW3141P)
  • Ultramarine Blue (AW1115P)
Akhelian Green
Contrast
  • Tyrian Navy (WP2051P)
  • Highlord Blue (WP2015P)
  • Turnbull Turquoise (WP4016P)
Alaitoc Blue
Layer
  • Ultramarine Blue (WP3021P)
  • Griffon Blue (WP1429)
  • Wasted Jeans (WP1278)
Altdorf Guard Blue
Layer
  • Ultramarine Blue (WP3021P)
  • Gothic Blue (WP3020P)
  • Griffon Blue (WP1429)
Apothecary White
Contrast
  • Pastel Indigo (WP2088P)
  • Battleship Grey (WP2024P)
  • Runic Grey (SM1039P)
Asurmen Blue
Contrast
  • Highlord Blue (WP2015P)
  • Tyrian Navy (WP2051P)
  • Cloudburst Blue (WP2022P)
Athonian Camoshade
Shade
  • Invader Shader (WP1263)
  • Grimdark Shadow (WP4008P)
  • Dark Tone (QS1003P)
Auric Armour Gold
Layer
  • Phoenix Flames (WP1446)
  • Basilisk Brown (WP1405)
  • Glowing Inferno (WP3101P)
Averland Sunset
Base
  • Moonbeam Yellow (WP4003P)
  • Submarine Yellow (822510007)
  • Meteor Rock (AW3438P)
Baal Red
Contrast
  • Slaughter Red (WP2012P)
  • Blood Red (WP2010P)
  • Bloodmoon Red (WP4006P)
Bad Moon Yellow
Contrast
  • Ancient Honey (WP2060P)
  • Sand Golem (WP2020P)
  • Zealot Yellow (WP2013P)
Baharroth Blue
Layer
  • Neptune Glow (WP3041P)
  • Toxic Mist (WP1437)
  • Phantasmal Blue (AW4141P)
Balor Brown
Layer
  • Pigskin Brown (WP1614)
  • Warm Skin Tone (WP4039P)
  • Rawhide Brown (AW3123P)
Balthasar Gold
Base
  • Sunburst Ochre (WP4011P)
  • Old Boots (WP1616)
  • Husk Brown (AW3122P)
Baneblade Brown
Layer
  • Dusty Skull (WP3085P)
  • Monster Brown (WP1120)
  • Burlap Sack (WP1867-12)
Barak-Nar Burgundy
Base
  • Blanched Berry (WP4014P)
  • Basilisk Red (WP3115P)
  • Moldy Wine (WP3140P)
Basilicanum Grey
Contrast
  • Grim Black (WP2001P)
  • Grim Black (SM1020P)
  • Occultist Cloak (WP2027P)
Berserker Bloodshade
Shade
  • Magenta Tone (WP3213P)
  • Red Tone (WP3206P)
  • Red Tone (WP1138P)
Bestigor Flesh
Layer
  • Troll Claws (WP1459)
  • Medium Tan (WP1685)
  • Molotov Flames (WP1281)
Biel-Tan Green
Shade
  • Plague Shader (WP1224)
  • Green Tone (WP3208P)
  • Green Tone (WP1137P)
Blood Angels Red
Contrast
  • Slaughter Red (WP2012P)
  • Talos Bronze (WP2029P)
  • Speedpaint, Brazen Copper (WP2073P)
Bloodreaver Flesh
Layer
  • Carnelian Skin (WP3151P)
  • Onyx Skin (WP3158P)
  • Fur Brown (WP3112P)
Blue Horror
Layer
  • Frost Blue (WP3018P)
  • Augur Blue (WP3024P)
  • Storm Wolf (AW4119P)
Brass Scorpion
Layer
  • Chaotic Red (AW1142P)
  • Rust (WP4034P)
  • Grim Rust (WP4018P)
Briar Queen Chill
Contrast
  • Raging Sea (WP2053P)
  • Lizardfolk Cyan (WP2082P)
  • Caribbean Ocean (WP2046P)
Bugman's Glow
Base
  • Ruddy Umber (WP3113P)
  • Fur Brown (WP3112P)
  • Tiger's Eye Skin (WP3152P)
Cadian Fleshtone
Layer
  • Tanned Flesh (WP1127)
  • Cyclops Flesh (WP1873-12)
  • Viper Brown (AW4122P)
Caledor Sky
Base
  • Stratos Blue (WP3015P)
  • Royal Blue (WP3027P)
  • Omega Blue (AW3115P)
Calgar Blue
Layer
  • Ultramarine Blue (WP3021P)
  • Griffon Blue (WP1429)
  • Blue Team Blue (WP1295)
Caliban Green
Base
  • Angel Green (AW1112P)
  • Malachite Green (WP1866-12)
  • Angel Green (WP3049P)
Canoptek Alloy
Layer
  • Command Khaki (WP3077P)
  • Gnome Cheeks (AW3434P)
  • Urban Buff (WP3078P)
Carroburg Crimson
Shade
  • Jumpsuit Shader (WP1212)
  • Dark Red Tone (WP3205)
  • Dark Skin Wash (WP1824)

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