Tamiya Reaper

Tamiya to Reaper Paint Conversion Chart

Looking for Reaper equivalents for your Tamiya paints? This conversion chart uses precise LAB color matching to suggest the closest Reaper 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 Reaper equivalents
ACCENT COLOR (DEEP BROWN)
Weathering & Accents
  • Brown Wash (09254)
  • Sepia Wash (09310)
  • Stone Wash (09311)
BARE-METAL SILVER
Color for Aircraft
  • Polished Silver (09054)
  • True Silver (09207)
  • Shining Mithril (09454)
BLACK
Spray for Polycarbonate
  • Batwing Black (29226)
  • Besmara Black (89546)
  • Rogue Shadow (29141)
BLACK GREEN
Color Enamel Paint
  • Ancient Oak (09412)
  • Black Green (09236)
  • Serpentine Shadow (09184)
BLUE
Color Acrylic Paint
  • Violet Light (09266)
  • Twilight Purple (09483)
  • Sea Dragon Blue (26066)
BLUE VIOLET
Spray for Polycarbonate
  • Rich Indigo (09329)
  • Sapphire Blue (09016)
  • Carbon Scoring (29108)
BRIGHT GREEN
Spray for Polycarbonate
  • Tian Xia Jade (89518)
  • Viper Green (09228)
  • Clear Viridian (09131)
BRIGHT GUN METAL
Spray for Polycarbonate
  • Honed Steel (09053)
  • Crusader Silver (89550)
  • Tarnished Steel (09206)
BRIGHT MICA RED
Color Spray
  • Magma Red (09217)
  • Brilliant Red (09468)
  • Bright Coral (09181)
BRIGHT ORANGE
Color Spray
  • Holly Berry (09687)
  • Volcanic Orange (09405)
  • Bright Coral (09181)
BRIGHT RED
Color Spray
  • Holly Berry (09687)
  • Volcanic Orange (09405)
  • Bright Coral (09181)
BRIGHT SILVER
Spray for Polycarbonate
  • Polished Silver (09054)
  • True Silver (09207)
  • Shining Mithril (09454)
BRILLIANT BLUE
Spray for Polycarbonate
  • Dreidel Blue (09616)
  • Oceanic Blue (09418)
  • Brilliant Blue (09116)
BRILLIANT ORANGE
Color Spray
  • Highlight Orange (09243)
  • Explosion Orange (09219)
  • Marigold Yellow (09007)
BRITISH GREEN
Color Spray
  • Ancient Oak (09412)
  • Dragon Green (09410)
  • Black Green (09236)
BRONZE
Color Enamel Paint
  • Tarnished Copper (09305)
BROWN
Color Acrylic Paint
  • Chocolate Bar (09612)
  • Roast Turducken (09617)
  • Oxidized Brown (09333)
BROWN (JGSDF)
Color Lacquer Paint
  • Uniform Brown (09127)
  • Olive Skin Shadow (09220)
  • Olive Drab (09158)
BUFF
Color Enamel Paint
  • Reliquary Gold (09496)
  • Moldy Skin (09149)
  • Graveyard Bone (09272)

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