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Citadel to Reaper Paint Converter
Reaper Miniatures paints are a widely available, well-priced alternative to Citadel — stocked in many game shops and easy to buy online without the Games Workshop premium. If you want to supplement or replace Citadel paints with Reaper equivalents, or if a Citadel pot is out of stock and you need a substitute from the Reaper range, a precise colour comparison is far more reliable than guessing from colour names alone.
Our Citadel to Reaper converter maps every Citadel Base paint to its nearest Reaper Master Series equivalent using colour-distance matching across our full paint database. Results are sorted by proximity so you can see at a glance whether you have a near-perfect substitute or need to adjust your recipe slightly. Coverage includes Reaper Master Series Core Colors, Bones, and HD lines.
The example table below shows common Citadel to Reaper conversions across the key tones. Open the full comparison chart to search any Citadel paint by name and see its four closest Reaper equivalents sorted by colour distance. For the reverse translation, use our Reaper to Citadel converter.
Example Citadel to Reaper Miniatures Conversions
| Citadel Paint | Reaper Equivalent |
|---|---|
Ceramite White | Dragon White |
Ratskin Flesh | Warrior Flesh |
Abaddon Black | Solid Black |
Nocturne Green | Peacock Green |
Kantor Blue | Frontier Blue |
The full comparison chart lets you filter by paint name, browse all Citadel paints, and see the four closest Reaper Miniatures 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 Reaper equivalent to a Citadel paint?
Our converter uses colour-distance matching to find the nearest Reaper Master Series equivalent for any Citadel Base paint. Enter a paint name for instant results across Reaper Core Colors, Bones, and HD lines.
Are Reaper paints a good substitute for Citadel paints?
Yes. Both are water-based acrylics with similar consistency and coverage. Reaper paints are typically more affordable and offer a wide colour range, making them a practical substitute for expensive or discontinued Citadel pots.
Does the converter cover all Reaper paint lines?
The primary view shows Core Colors as the source. Switch to Reaper Bones or HD in the full comparison chart for extended coverage across the entire Reaper catalogue.
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