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AMMO by Mig Jimenez Equivalents — Citadel Conversion Chart
AMMO by Mig Jimenez is a respected paint brand used primarily in scale modelling, military dioramas, and vehicle painting. If you're transitioning from scale modelling into miniature painting, or want to use AMMO paints alongside a Citadel collection, knowing which Citadel Base colours sit closest to each AMMO pot is the fastest way to bridge the two ranges. AMMO's colour names are largely historical and military references, making colour-distance matching far more useful than name comparison.
Our AMMO by Mig Jimenez equivalents converter maps every AMMO paint to its nearest Citadel Base equivalent using RGB colour-distance calculations. Because AMMO's palette skews toward muted, historically accurate military tones rather than fantasy hobby colours, some matches will involve a clear tonal shift — the colour distance score shows you exactly how close the nearest Citadel option is.
The table below shows representative AMMO to Citadel conversions across common tones including greens, oranges, blue-greys, and earth tones. Open the full comparison chart to search any AMMO paint by name and see its four closest Citadel equivalents. The colour distance value helps you decide whether a match is close enough for your project or whether you're better off mixing.
Example AMMO by Mig Jimenez to Citadel Conversions
| AMMO Paint | Citadel Equivalent |
|---|---|
Cold Gray Washable | Abaddon Black |
Reddish Earth | Gorthor Brown |
Washable Sand (RAL 8020) | Karak Stone |
Midgrey FS-36357 | Dawnstone |
Candy Emerald Green | Sotek Green |
The full comparison chart lets you filter by paint name, browse all AMMO by Mig Jimenez paints, and see the four closest Citadel matches for each — sorted by colour accuracy. Colour distance is calculated using RGB Euclidean distance across our database of a hoard paints from many brands.
Frequently asked questions
What is the closest Citadel equivalent to an AMMO by Mig Jimenez paint?
Our converter uses colour-distance matching to find the nearest Citadel Base equivalent for any AMMO paint. Because AMMO focuses on military and historical tones, some matches involve a tonal shift — the distance score shows how close the nearest option is.
Are AMMO by Mig and Citadel paints compatible?
Yes. Both are water-based acrylics. AMMO paints are designed for scale models and dioramas but work on miniatures. They can be used alongside Citadel paints with standard water-based thinners.
Why would a miniature painter use AMMO by Mig Jimenez paints?
AMMO paints offer historically accurate military colours not found in fantasy-focused ranges, making them popular for World War II, sci-fi military, and realistic vehicle or terrain painting alongside standard miniature ranges.
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