Tamiya Createx

Tamiya to Createx Paint Conversion Chart

Looking for Createx equivalents for your Tamiya paints? This conversion chart uses precise LAB color matching to suggest the closest Createx 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.

Tamiya color Type Suggested Createx equivalents
BARE-METAL SILVER
Color for Aircraft
  • Aluminum Medium (W354)
  • Aluminum Fine (W355)
  • Quicksilver (W357)
BLACK
Spray for Polycarbonate
  • Neutral Grey 2 (5002)
  • Neutral Grey 1 (5001)
  • Opaque Raw Umber (W097)
BLACK GREEN
Color Enamel Paint
  • Detail Moss Green (W059)
  • Detail Viridian (W060)
BLUE
Color Acrylic Paint
  • Opaque Blue (5201)
  • Opaque Ultramarine Blue (W116)
  • Detail Cobalt Blue (W061)
BLUE VIOLET
Spray for Polycarbonate
  • Opaque Blue (5201)
  • Opaque Purple (5202)
BRIGHT GREEN
Spray for Polycarbonate
  • Opaque Light Green (5205)
BRIGHT GUN METAL
Spray for Polycarbonate
  • Pearl Silver (W312)
  • Metallic Silver (W351)
  • Metallic Blue Silver (W364)
BRIGHT MICA RED
Color Spray
  • Opaque Pyrrole Red (W083)
  • Sunset Red (5118)
  • Opaque Coral (5208)
BRIGHT ORANGE
Color Spray
  • Sunset Red (5118)
  • Opaque Coral (5208)
  • Opaque Pyrrole Red (W083)
BRIGHT RED
Color Spray
  • Sunset Red (5118)
  • Opaque Coral (5208)
  • Opaque Pyrrole Red (W083)
BRIGHT SILVER
Spray for Polycarbonate
  • Aluminum Medium (W354)
  • Aluminum Fine (W355)
  • Aluminum Coarse (W356)
BRILLIANT BLUE
Spray for Polycarbonate
  • Opaque Blue (5201)
  • Opaque Daylight Blue (W087)
BRILLIANT ORANGE
Color Spray
  • Opaque Pyrrole Orange (W082)
  • Detail Flesh Tone (W073)
  • Opaque Yellow Oxide (W091)
BRITISH GREEN
Color Spray
  • Detail Viridian (W060)
  • Detail Moss Green (W059)
BRONZE
Color Enamel Paint
  • Metallic Rose (W372)
  • Metallic Light Brown (W370)
BROWN
Color Acrylic Paint
  • Opaque Brown Oxide (W092)
  • Detail Burnt Umber (W069)
  • Detail Burnt Sienna (W074)
BUFF
Color Enamel Paint
  • Detail Yellow (W052)
  • Opaque Limelight Green (W085)
  • Opaque Bismuth Vanadate Yellow (W081)

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