Reaper Tamiya

Reaper to Tamiya Paint Conversion Chart

Looking for Tamiya equivalents for your Reaper 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.

Reaper color Type Suggested Tamiya equivalents
Adamantine
PathFinder
  • LIGHT GUN METAL (82120)
  • METALLIC GRAY (85094)
  • METALLIC GRAY (82161)
Adamantium Black
Core Colors
  • GUN METAL (82119)
  • METALLIC BLACK (82140)
  • METALLIC BLACK (85040)
Adonese Green
Core Colors
  • DARK GREEN (LUFTWAFFE) (86524)
  • DARK GREEN 2 (RAF) (81781)
  • DARK GREEN 2 (RAF) (86530)
Afterburn
Bones - Ultra Colors
  • YELLOW-BROWN (DAK 1941) (82176)
  • YELLOW-BROWN (DAK 1941) (81792)
  • BROWN (JGSDF) (85090)
Aged Bone
Core Colors
  • LIGHT GRAY (82134)
  • LIGHT GRAY (86516)
  • LIGHT GRAY (IJN) (82132)
Aged Pewter
Core Colors
  • LIGHT GUN METAL (82120)
  • METALLIC GRAY (85094)
  • METALLIC GRAY (82161)
Aircraft Grey
Core Colors
  • SKY GREY (81319)
  • MINI XF-19 SKY GREY (81719)
  • SKY GREY (80319)
Akata Blue
PathFinder
  • LIGHT GHOST GRAY (82137)
  • LIGHT GHOST GREY (86526)
  • SKY GREY (81319)
Alchemical Green
PathFinder
  • LIGHT GREEN (85022)
  • FLUORESCENT GREEN (86028)
  • LIGHT GREEN (81015)
Alien Flesh
Core Colors
  • YELLOW-BROWN (DAK 1941) (81792)
  • YELLOW-BROWN (DAK 1941) (82176)
  • TAN (86515)
Alien Goo
Core Colors
  • FLUORESCENT YELLOW (86027)
  • FLUORESCENT GREEN (86028)
  • LIGHT GREEN (85022)
Amber Gold
Core Colors
  • WOODEN DECK TAN (85068)
  • LIGHT SAND (85046)
  • DESERT YELLOW (81359)
Amethyst Purple
Core Colors
  • PEARL LIGHT RED (85059)
  • IRIDESCENT PURPLE/GREEN (86046)
Ancient Bronze
Core Colors
  • DARK COPPER (81328)
  • MINI XF-28 DARK COPPER (81728)
  • DARK COPPER (80328)
Ancient Wood
Core Colors
  • SKY GREY (81319)
  • MINI XF-19 SKY GREY (81719)
  • SKY GREY (80319)
Andoran Blue
PathFinder
  • BRILLIANT BLUE (85044)
  • PURE BLUE (85093)
  • FLAT BLUE (82178)
Angelic Gold
Special
  • MUSTARD YELLOW (86056)
  • DARK YELLOW (85003)
  • DARK YELLOW (81360)
Antique Gold
Core Colors
  • TITANIUM GOLD (81031)
  • MINI X-31 TITANIUM GOLD (81531)
  • TITANIUM GOLD (80031)
Antique Rose
Core Colors
  • FLAT EARTH (82174)
  • MIXING RED (82182)
  • TRANSLUCENT RED (86037)
Aoki Steel
Bones - Ultra Colors
  • IJN GRAY (MAIZURU ARSENAL) (82114)
  • IJN GRAY (MAIZURU ARSENAL) (81787)
  • IJN GRAY (MAIZURU ARSENAL) (85099)
Aragott Goldmare
Core Colors
  • FLAT FLESH (82166)
  • FLAT FLESH (81315)
  • MINI XF-15 FLAT FLESH (81715)
Arclord Purple
PathFinder
  • IRIDESCENT PURPLE/GREEN (86046)
  • NEUTRAL GREY (81353)
  • MINI XF-53 NEUTRAL GREY (81753)
Arko Green
Bones - Ultra Colors
  • OLIVE GREEN (86514)
  • LIGHT GREEN (LUFTWAFFE) (86523)
  • DARK GREEN 2 (RAF) (86530)
Ashen Blue
Core Colors
  • OCEAN GRAY 2 (RAF) (81782)
  • OCEAN GRAY 2 (RAF) (86531)
  • Light GREY (81366)
Ashen Brown
Core Colors
  • DARK EARTH (86522)
  • RED BROWN 2 (82157)
  • RED BROWN 2 (81790)
Asmodeus Red
PathFinder
  • MIXING RED (82182)
  • TRANSLUCENT RED (86037)
  • CHERRY RED (86033)
Auburn Shadow
Core Colors
  • DULL RED (82118)
  • FLAT EARTH (82174)
  • NATO BROWN (81368)
Azlanti Violet
PathFinder
  • TRANSLUCENT PURPLE (86045)
  • PURPLE (86010)
  • LAVENDER (85037)
Basic Dirt
Core Colors
  • NATO BROWN (82159)
  • FLAT BROWN (81310)
  • MINI XF-10 FLAT BROWN (81710)
Basilisk Green
Bones - Ultra Colors
  • NATO GREEN (82158)
  • OLIVE DRAB (JGSDF) (82164)
  • DARK GREEN (LUFTWAFFE) (86524)
Bathalian Chitin
Core Colors
  • DARK YELLOW (85003)
  • LIGHT BROWN (DAK 1942) (81793)
  • LIGHT BROWN (DAK 1942) (82177)
Bathalian Mauve
Bones - Ultra Colors
  • IJN GRAY (YOKOSUKA ARSENAL) (82115)
  • IJN GRAY (SASEBO ARSENAL) (82113)
  • IRIDESCENT PURPLE/GREEN (86046)
Batwing Black
Core Colors
  • SEMI-GLOSS BLACK (81018)
  • FLAT BLACK (81301)
  • MINI X-18 SEMI GLOSS BLACK (81518)
Besmara Black
PathFinder
  • NATO BLACK (81369)
  • MINI XF-69 NATO BLACK (81769)
  • NATO BLACK (85063)

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