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Reaper to Vallejo Paint Converter
Vallejo Game Color and Model Color are among the most popular alternatives for painters looking to supplement or transition away from Reaper's Master Series range. Vallejo's thinner consistency makes it particularly suited to layering and glazing, and its vast range covers virtually all the colour territory Reaper offers. Knowing which Vallejo colour sits closest to each Reaper pot makes the switch straightforward.
Our Reaper to Vallejo converter maps every Reaper Master Series Core Colors paint to its nearest Vallejo Game Color or Model Color equivalent using precise colour-distance calculations. The results are sorted by accuracy so you can see at a glance whether you have a true drop-in substitute or a reasonable alternative with a slight tonal shift.
The example table below shows common Reaper to Vallejo conversions. Open the full comparison chart to search any Reaper paint by name and find its four closest Vallejo equivalents ranked by colour distance. For the reverse direction, see our Vallejo to Reaper converter.
Example Reaper Miniatures to Vallejo Game Color Conversions
| Reaper Paint | Vallejo Equivalent |
|---|---|
Ace of Spades | Negro |
Rosy Highlight | Carne Pálida |
Uniform Brown | Marrón Grisáceo |
Forest Green | German Tank Crew I |
Elfroad | Azul Glaciar |
The full comparison chart lets you filter by paint name, browse all Reaper Miniatures 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 Reaper paint?
Our converter uses colour-distance matching to find the nearest Vallejo Game Color equivalent for any Reaper Master Series paint. Enter a paint name for instant results across Core Colors, Bones, and HD lines.
Why switch from Reaper to Vallejo?
Vallejo Game Color's thinner consistency suits layering, glazing, and airbrushing. Painters moving from Reaper's triad system often use this tool to map their existing Reaper colours to Vallejo equivalents so they can follow Vallejo-based tutorials or work with a different paint consistency.
Are Reaper and Vallejo paints compatible?
Yes. Both are water-based acrylics and can be used interchangeably on the same miniature. Reaper paints dry slightly faster and are a touch thicker out of the bottle; Vallejo flows more easily for thin coats. Both work with standard acrylic thinners and mediums.
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