Citadel to Scale75 conversion chart
The closest Scale75 equivalent for every Citadel paint: 243 paints matched with ΔE2000 color science, the same engine as the BrushForge app.
Updated 17 July 2026 · BrushForge paint database
Charts cover brush-on, metallic and wash paints. Airbrush ranges and sprays are in the BrushForge app (4,300+ paints in total, updated continuously).
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243
Citadel paints matched
2%
nearly identical (ΔE ≤ 2)
24%
close or better (ΔE ≤ 5)
8.8
average ΔE
ΔE2000 color distance:0-2 nearly identical2-5 close match6-10 noticeable difference10+ different color
Screen preview: paint swatches on screen are approximate: finish, lighting, night-mode filters and display calibration all change what you see. Use them to compare relative differences, then confirm with the physical paint when finish and final appearance matter.
Citadel Base (50)Citadel Layer (81)Citadel Base (metallic) (9)Citadel Layer (metallic) (14)Citadel Contrast (61)Citadel Glaze (4)Citadel Shade (24)
Citadel Base50 paints
Citadel Layer81 paints
Citadel Base (metallic)9 paints
| Citadel paint | Closest Scale75 equivalent | Range | ΔE2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balthasar Gold | Pure Copper | Metal n' Alchemy Copper Series | 5.8 |
| Grey Knights Steel | White Alchemy | Metal n' Alchemy Steel Series | 9.7 |
| Iron Hands Steel | White Alchemy | Metal n' Alchemy Steel Series | 6.3 |
| Iron Warriors | Heavy Metal | Metal n' Alchemy Steel Series | 3.4 |
| Leadbelcher | White Alchemy | Metal n' Alchemy Steel Series | 3.5 |
| Retributor Armour | Citrine Alchemy | Metal n' Alchemy Golden Series | 14.8 |
| Runelord Brass | Dwarven Gold | Metal n' Alchemy Golden Series | 4.3 |
| Screaming Bell | Moonstone Alchemy | Metal n' Alchemy Copper Series | 8.6 |
| Warplock Bronze | Pure Copper | Metal n' Alchemy Copper Series | 2.7 |
Citadel Layer (metallic)14 paints
| Citadel paint | Closest Scale75 equivalent | Range | ΔE2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auric Armour Gold | Citrine Alchemy | Metal n' Alchemy Golden Series | 18.7 |
| Brass Scorpion | Pure Copper | Metal n' Alchemy Copper Series | 10.7 |
| Canoptek Alloy | White Alchemy | Metal n' Alchemy Steel Series | 9.6 |
| Castellax Bronze | Moonstone Alchemy | Metal n' Alchemy Copper Series | 8.3 |
| Fulgurite Copper | Moonstone Alchemy | Metal n' Alchemy Copper Series | 9.9 |
| Gehenna Gold | Pure Copper | Metal n' Alchemy Copper Series | 12.6 |
| Gehenna's Gold | Citrine Alchemy | Metal n' Alchemy Golden Series | 8.6 |
| Hashut Copper | Moonstone Alchemy | Metal n' Alchemy Copper Series | 4.8 |
| Ironbreaker | Speed Metal | Metal n' Alchemy Steel Series | 3.4 |
| Liberator Gold | Citrine Alchemy | Metal n' Alchemy Golden Series | 10.9 |
| Runefang Steel | Nacar | Scalecolor | 10.6 |
| Skullcrusher Brass | Citrine Alchemy | Metal n' Alchemy Golden Series | 15.7 |
| Stormhost Silver | Nacar | Scalecolor | 6.6 |
| Sycorax Bronze | Amber Alchemy | Metal n' Alchemy Copper Series | 5.3 |
Citadel Contrast61 paints
Citadel Glaze4 paints
| Citadel paint | Closest Scale75 equivalent | Range | ΔE2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloodletter | Inktense Oxide | Inktensity | 15.9 |
| Guilliman Blue | Inktense Cyan | Inktensity | 17.2 |
| Lamenters Yellow | Inktense Yellow | Inktensity | 20.8 |
| Waywatcher Green | Inktense Lime | Inktensity | 15.6 |
Citadel Shade24 paints
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Frequently asked questions
Can I use Scale75 paints instead of Citadel?
Yes. This chart lists the closest Scale75 equivalent for every Citadel paint in the BrushForge database, scored with the ΔE2000 color-difference formula. A ΔE below 2 is practically indistinguishable on a miniature, and below 5 reads the same on the tabletop. 24% of Citadel paints here have a Scale75 equivalent with ΔE 5 or less.
How accurate is this chart?
Matches are computed in LAB color space with the industry-standard CIEDE2000 formula, the same engine the BrushForge app uses. Metallics are only matched to metallics, and washes to washes. Colors shown are screen approximations of real paint.
What does the ΔE number mean?
ΔE2000 measures how different two colors look to the human eye. 0-2: nearly identical. 2-5: close match. 6-10: noticeable difference. Above 10: a different color. Aim for ΔE below 5 for a solid substitute.
Why is a paint missing from this chart?
This chart lists brush-on, metallic and wash paints with verified color data. Airbrush lines, sprays, primers and technical products are not shown on the web. The BrushForge app carries the full database of 4,300+ paints, including those ranges, and it grows with every update.