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Citadel to Scale75 Paint Converter
Scale75's artist-quality paints are a popular choice for painters who want a more matte, pigment-rich finish than Citadel's hobby-optimised range. If you're building a Scale75 collection from an existing Citadel palette — or following a Scale75 recipe that requires translating from Citadel — knowing which Scale75 Games colour sits closest to each Citadel pot saves time and avoids guesswork.
Our Citadel to Scale75 converter maps every Citadel Base and Layer paint to its nearest Scale75 Games equivalent using precise colour-distance calculations. Scale75's palette leans toward more muted, realistic tones compared to Citadel's brighter hobby colours, which means some conversions are near-perfect while others involve a deliberate tonal shift. The distance score tells you exactly how close each match is.
The example table below shows common Citadel to Scale75 conversions across key tones. Open the full comparison chart to search any Citadel paint by name and see the four closest Scale75 equivalents sorted by colour accuracy. For the reverse direction, see our Scale75 equivalents converter.
Example Citadel to Scale75 Conversions
| Citadel Paint | Scale75 Equivalent |
|---|---|
Ceramite White | Arrogance White |
Ratskin Flesh | Starving Brown |
Abaddon Black | Modesty Black |
Nocturne Green | Eryn Green |
Kantor Blue | Ego Green |
The full comparison chart lets you filter by paint name, browse all Citadel paints, and see the four closest Scale75 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 Scale75 equivalent to a Citadel paint?
Our converter uses colour-distance matching to find the nearest Scale75 Games equivalent for any Citadel Base or Layer paint. Enter a paint name for instant results across the full Scale75 range.
Are Scale75 paints a good substitute for Citadel paints?
Yes. Both are water-based acrylics, but Scale75 paints have a very matte finish and intense pigment load that suits layering and blending techniques. They handle slightly differently to Citadel's more beginner-friendly consistency, but produce outstanding results for display-level work.
Why might I want a Scale75 equivalent for a Citadel paint?
Scale75 paints are particularly effective for non-metallic metal (NMM) techniques, smooth colour transitions, and display painting, thanks to their matte finish and strong pigment saturation. This converter finds the nearest Scale75 equivalent so you can use Citadel-based recipes with Scale75 paints.
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