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Reaper to Citadel Paint Converter
Reaper Miniatures paints — sold through their Master Series, Bones, and HD ranges — are a popular entry point for new hobby painters, particularly those who start with learn-to-paint kits. Following mainstream tutorials often means translating Reaper colour names into Citadel equivalents, since the vast majority of YouTube guides, hobby forum recipes, and step-by-step articles are written for GW paints.
Our Reaper to Citadel converter uses colour-distance matching to find the closest Citadel Base equivalent for every Reaper Master Series Core Colors paint. Whether you're following a GW tutorial with a Reaper collection or want to understand which Citadel paints cover the same territory as your Reaper stock, the tool returns ranked alternatives with hex comparisons so you can judge accuracy visually.
The example table below highlights common Reaper to Citadel conversions — staple colours shared by both ranges. Open the full comparison chart to search the entire Reaper Core Colors catalogue by paint name and see the four closest Citadel Base matches sorted by colour distance. For the reverse direction, use our Citadel to Reaper converter.
Example Reaper Miniatures to Citadel Conversions
| Reaper Paint | Citadel Equivalent |
|---|---|
Ace of Spades | Abaddon Black |
Rosy Highlight | Wraithbone |
Uniform Brown | XV-88 |
Forest Green | Caliban Green |
Elfroad | Ulthuan Grey |
The full comparison chart lets you filter by paint name, browse all Reaper Miniatures 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 a Reaper Miniatures paint?
Our converter uses colour-distance matching to find the nearest Citadel Base or Layer equivalent for any Reaper Master Series Core Colors, Bones, or HD paint. Enter a paint name to get your match instantly.
Are Reaper and Citadel paints compatible?
Yes. Both are water-based acrylics that can be used side by side. Reaper paints are formulated in a triad system (shadow/base/highlight) and layer well over Citadel basecoats.
Why might I need a Citadel equivalent for a Reaper paint?
Most hobby tutorials, YouTube guides, and step-by-step recipes reference Citadel paints by name. This converter lets you follow those recipes using your Reaper collection by showing the closest Citadel substitutes.
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