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Army Painter to Vallejo Paint Converter
Vallejo's Game Color range offers thinner, more flow-friendly paint than Army Painter Warpaints, making it a common upgrade for painters who want more control for layering and glazing. If you're transitioning from Army Painter to Vallejo — or building a Vallejo palette to complement your existing Warpaints collection — knowing which Vallejo colours sit closest to each Army Painter pot saves time and avoids mismatches.
Our Army Painter to Vallejo converter finds the closest Vallejo Game Color match for every Army Painter Warpaints and Fanatic colour using RGB colour-distance calculations. Results include colour swatches and distance scores so you can immediately see whether a match is virtually identical or involves a deliberate tonal compromise.
The example table below covers common Army Painter to Vallejo conversions across the key tones. Use the full comparison chart to find Vallejo equivalents for any Army Painter paint in the catalogue. For the reverse translation, see our Vallejo to Army Painter converter.
Example Army Painter to Vallejo Game Color Conversions
| Army Painter Paint | Vallejo Equivalent |
|---|---|
Dead Black | Negro |
Owlbear Brown | German Cam. Black Brown |
Invader Shader | Púrpura Medianoche |
Mouldy Wash | Flat Green |
Wasted Jeans | Prussian Blue |
The full comparison chart lets you filter by paint name, browse all Army Painter paints, and see the four closest Vallejo Game Color 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 Vallejo equivalent to an Army Painter paint?
Our converter uses colour-distance matching to find the nearest Vallejo Game Color equivalent for any Army Painter Warpaints or Fanatic colour. Enter a paint name for instant results.
Are Army Painter and Vallejo paints interchangeable?
Yes — both are water-based acrylics. Vallejo Game Color is typically thinner and flows more smoothly for layering, while Army Painter Fanatic offers comparable coverage. They can be used side by side on the same miniature.
Why switch from Army Painter to Vallejo?
Many painters upgrade to Vallejo for its thinner consistency, which suits layering, glazing, and airbrushing. The flow properties require slightly less thinning and give more control on smooth surfaces.
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