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Citadel to Vallejo Paint Converter
Switching from Games Workshop's Citadel range to Vallejo — or filling gaps in your collection with an alternative brand — is one of the most common challenges facing miniature painters. Vallejo's Game Color and Model Color lines cover virtually the same spectrum as Citadel's Base and Layer ranges, making cross-brand conversion surprisingly straightforward once you know where to look.
Our Citadel to Vallejo converter matches every Citadel paint to its nearest Vallejo equivalent using precise hex colour-distance calculations, not rough colour-family guesses. This means you get accurate substitutes for trickier shades like the deep navy Macragge Blue, the warm ochre of Averland Sunset, and Citadel's many technically unique tones. Whether you're hunting for a wet-palette-friendly alternative, replacing a discontinued pot, or building your first Vallejo palette from an existing Citadel collection, the tool finds the exact match in seconds.
The comparison table below shows every Citadel Base paint alongside its four closest Vallejo equivalents, sorted by colour distance. Lower distance means a closer match. Use the search box to filter by paint name, and switch to Citadel Layer using the brand selector to cover the full Citadel range.
Example Citadel to Vallejo Game Color Conversions
| Citadel Paint | Vallejo Equivalent |
|---|---|
Rhinox Hide | Marrón Carbonizado |
Bugmans Glow | Piel de Atenea |
Abaddon Black | Negro |
Caliban Green | Verde Oscuro |
Macragge Blue | Azul Ultramar |
The full comparison chart lets you filter by paint name, browse all Citadel 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 a Citadel paint?
Our tool uses precise colour-distance matching to find the closest Vallejo Game Color or Model Color equivalent for any Citadel Base or Layer paint. Enter a paint name and get an instant match.
Are Citadel and Vallejo paints compatible?
Yes. Both are water-based acrylics and can be used side-by-side on the same miniature. Vallejo paints are thinner out of the bottle and work well for layering over Citadel Base coats.
Why doesn't every Citadel paint have an exact Vallejo match?
The two ranges weren't designed together, so a perfect colour match rarely exists. Our converter shows the nearest available option by colour distance and displays hex codes so you can compare visually.
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