Citadel → Vallejo

Citadel to Vallejo Paint Conversion Chart

Looking for Vallejo equivalents for your Citadel paints? This conversion chart uses precise LAB color matching to suggest the closest Vallejo 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 Vallejo equivalents
Administratum Grey
Layer
  • Splinter Camouflage Base (70.345)
  • Gray Blue RLM84 (71.103)
  • Cement Grey (71.045)
Aeldari Emerald
Contrast
  • Starship Steel (72.462)
  • Space Grey (72.422)
  • Snake Green (72.417)
Aethermatic Blue
Contrast
  • Starship Steel (72.462)
  • Space Grey (72.422)
Aggaros Dunes
Contrast
  • Rotten Flesh (72.452)
  • Plague Green (72.419)
  • Camouflage Green (72.467)
Agrax Earthshade
Shade
  • Black (76.518)
  • Dark Gray (74.517)
  • Smoke Ink (70.939)
Ahriman Blue
Layer
  • Electric Blue (72.023)
  • Light Turquoise (70.840)
  • Blue Green (70.808)
Akhelian Green
Contrast
  • Caribbean Turquoise (72.414)
  • Starship Steel (72.462)
  • Space Grey (72.422)
Alaitoc Blue
Layer
  • French Blue (71.088)
  • Ultramarine (70.839)
  • Royal Blue (70.809)
Altdorf Guard Blue
Layer
  • Ultramarine (70.839)
  • Magic Blue (76.021)
  • Royal Blue (70.809)
Apothecary White
Contrast
  • Templar White (72.401)
Asurmen Blue
Contrast
  • Mystic Blue (72.411)
  • Legacy Blue (72.480)
  • Wagram Blue (72.464)
Athonian Camoshade
Shade
  • Dark Gray (74.517)
  • Black (76.518)
  • Black Wash (80.201)
Auric Armour Gold
Layer
  • Yellow Ochre (69.032)
  • Yellow RLM04 (71.078)
  • Yellow (72.085)
Averland Sunset
Base
  • Basic Yellow (62.003)
  • Flat Yellow (70.953)
  • Medium Yellow (71.002)
Baal Red
Contrast
  • Cardinal Purple (72.408)
  • Plasma Red (72.406)
  • Chameleon Orange (72.455)
Bad Moon Yellow
Contrast
  • Imperial Yellow (72.403)
Baharroth Blue
Layer
  • AII SV. Gol Light Blue (71.317)
  • Sky Blue (70.961)
  • Sunrise Blue (76.118)
Balor Brown
Layer
  • Plague Brown (72.039)
  • Bronze Brown (72.036)
  • Desert Yellow (76.063)
Balthasar Gold
Base
  • Tan (72.066)
  • Beasty Brown (28.019)
  • BC Dark Brown (70.768)
Baneblade Brown
Layer
  • Stone Grey (70.884)
  • Camouflage Grey (71.118)
  • USAF Brown (71.125)
Barak-Nar Burgundy
Base
  • Royal Purple (70.810)
  • Deep Magenta (72.113)
  • Hexed Lichen (72.015)
Basilicanum Grey
Contrast
  • Hospitallier Black (72.484)
  • Willow Bark (72.474)
  • Muddy Ground (72.475)
Bestigor Flesh
Layer
  • Elf Skin Tone (76.004)
  • Faded Yellow (71.443)
  • Elf Skin Tone (72.004)
Biel-Tan Green
Shade
  • Dark Gray (74.517)
  • Olive Green (76.519)
Blood Angels Red
Contrast
  • Phoenix Orange (72.478)
  • Plasma Red (72.406)
  • Velvet Red (72.407)
Bloodreaver Flesh
Layer
  • Mahogany Brown (70.846)
  • German Red Brown (71.271)
  • Succubus Skin (72.108)
Blue Horror
Layer
  • Russian AF Grey N.8 (71.345)
  • Wolf Grey (72.747)
  • Wolf Grey (28.020)
Brass Scorpion
Layer
  • Light Rust (70.301)
  • Grunge Brown (72.115)
  • Parasite Brown (72.042)
Briar Queen Chill
Contrast
  • Templar White (72.401)
Bugman's Glow
Base
  • Tan (72.066)
  • Cavalry Brown (70.982)
  • Mahogany Brown (70.846)
Cadian Fleshtone
Layer
  • Elf Skin Tone (72.004)
  • Beige Red (70.804)
  • Wood Deck (71.444)
Caledor Sky
Base
  • Blue (69.019)
  • Metallic Blue (69.067)
  • Magic Blue (28.030)
Calgar Blue
Layer
  • French Blue (71.088)
  • Royal Blue (70.809)
  • Magic Blue (76.021)
Caliban Green
Base
  • Basic Green (62.013)
  • Deep Green (70.970)
  • German Tank Crew I (70.334)
Canoptek Alloy
Layer
  • US Desert Sand (71.140)
  • Sand (71.112)
  • Pale Brown (70.825)

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