Citadel → Tamiya

Citadel to Tamiya Paint Conversion Chart

Looking for Tamiya equivalents for your Citadel paints? This conversion chart uses precise LAB color matching to suggest the closest Tamiya 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 Tamiya equivalents
Administratum Grey
Layer
  • LIGHT GRAY (IJN) (86502)
  • MEDIUM GREY (81320)
  • MINI XF-20 MEDIUM GREY (81720)
Agrax Earthshade
Shade
  • ACCENT COLOR (DEEP BROWN) (87210)
  • PANEL LINE ACCENT COLOR （DARK BROWN） (87140)
Ahriman Blue
Layer
  • FLAT BLUE (82178)
  • GRAY GREEN (LUFTWAFFE) (86503)
  • MEDIUM BLUE (81318)
Alaitoc Blue
Layer
  • FLAT BLUE (81308)
  • MINI XF-8 FLAT BLUE (81708)
  • FLAT BLUE (80308)
Altdorf Guard Blue
Layer
  • TRANSLUCENT BLUE (86038)
  • BLUE VIOLET (86035)
  • RACING BLUE (82145)
Auric Armour Gold
Layer
  • DESERT YELLOW (81359)
  • MINI XF-59 DESERT YELLOW (81759)
  • DESERT YELLOW (80359)
Averland Sunset
Base
  • CAMEL YELLOW (85034)
  • CAMEL YELLOW (86019)
  • FLAT YELLOW (81303)
Baharroth Blue
Layer
  • LIGHT BLUE (85023)
  • LIGHT BLUE (LUFTWAFFE) (86505)
  • LIGHT BLUE (81323)
Balor Brown
Layer
  • BROWN (JGSDF) (81772)
  • BROWN (JGSDF) (85090)
  • BROWN (JGSDF) (82125)
Balthasar Gold
Base
  • FLAT EARTH (81352)
  • MINI XF-52 FLAT EARTH (81752)
  • FLAT EARTH (80352)
Baneblade Brown
Layer
  • MEDIUM AIR GRAY (82185)
  • YELLOW-BROWN (DAK 1941) (82176)
  • YELLOW-BROWN (DAK 1941) (81792)
Berserker Bloodshade
Shade
  • FIGURE ACCENT COLOR (PINK-BROWN) (87201)
Bestigor Flesh
Layer
  • YELLOW-BROWN (DAK 1941) (81792)
  • YELLOW-BROWN (DAK 1941) (82176)
  • PURE ORANGE (86062)
Bloodreaver Flesh
Layer
  • RED BROWN 2 (82157)
  • RED BROWN 2 (81790)
  • DARK EARTH (86522)
Blue Horror
Layer
  • LIGHT GHOST GRAY (82137)
  • LIGHT GHOST GREY (86526)
  • SKY GREY (81319)
Brass Scorpion
Layer
  • NATO BROWN (81368)
  • MINI XF-68 NATO BROWN (81768)
  • NATO BROWN (85062)
Bugman's Glow
Base
  • DARK EARTH (86522)
  • FLAT EARTH (81352)
  • MINI XF-52 FLAT EARTH (81752)
Cadian Fleshtone
Layer
  • YELLOW-BROWN (DAK 1941) (82176)
  • YELLOW-BROWN (DAK 1941) (81792)
  • ORANGE (85012)
Caledor Sky
Base
  • BRILLIANT BLUE (85044)
  • PURE BLUE (85093)
  • PURE BLUE (82106)
Calgar Blue
Layer
  • FLAT BLUE (81308)
  • MINI XF-8 FLAT BLUE (81708)
  • FLAT BLUE (80308)
Caliban Green
Base
  • GREEN (81005)
  • MINI X-5 GREEN (81505)
  • GREEN (80005)
Canoptek Alloy
Layer
  • MEDIUM AIR GRAY (82185)
Carroburg Crimson
Shade
  • ACCENT COLOR (DEEP BROWN) (87210)
  • PANEL LINE ACCENT COLOR （DARK BROWN） (87140)

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