Kimera Kolors to Vallejo conversion chart

The closest Vallejo equivalent for every Kimera Kolors paint: 27 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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Type any Kimera Kolors paint and get the closest Vallejo matches instantly, using the same ΔE2000 engine as the app.

27
Kimera Kolors paints matched
26%
nearly identical (ΔE ≤ 2)
85%
close or better (ΔE ≤ 5)
3.2
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.

Kimera Kolors Base Set (13)Kimera Kolors Expansion Set 1 (14)

Kimera Kolors Base Set13 paints

Kimera Kolors paintClosest Vallejo equivalentRangeΔE2000
Carbon Black PBK7Black 72.051Game Color3.7
Cold YellowFluorescent Yellow 72.103Game Color Fluorescent3.7
Magenta PR122Fluorescent Magenta 72.158Game Color Fluorescent7.3
Orange PO34Orange Fire 72.008Game Color1.0
Phthalo Blue (Green Shade) PB15.4Ultramarine 70.839Model Color6.6
Phthalo Blue (Red Shade) PB15.2Light Turquoise 70.840Model Color5.1
Phthalo Green PG7Light Green 70.942Model Color1.0
Red Oxide PR101Cavalry Brown 70.982Model Color2.3
The Red PR170Scarlet Blood 72.106Game Color1.3
The Violet PV23Imperial Purple 74.025Nocturna Models0.6
The White PW6Arctic White 72.002Game Color0.0
Warm YellowDeep Yellow 70.915Model Color3.3
Yellow Oxide PY42Desert Yellow 28.015Hobby Paint2.8

Kimera Kolors Expansion Set 114 paints

Kimera Kolors paintClosest Vallejo equivalentRangeΔE2000
Alizarin CrimsonCrimson 74.018Nocturna Models3.2
Cobalt BluegreenRussian Tank Crew I 70.325Panzer Aces7.8
Dark OchreBeasty Brown 72.043Game Color4.0
Diarylide YellowLight Orange 70.911Model Color3.7
Honey Moon YellowGold Brown 70.877Model Color2.3
Mars OrangeFlat Brown 70.984Model Color2.9
Oxide Brown DarkBlack Glaze 70.855Model Color4.3
Oxide Brown LightChestnut Brown 70.746Model Color2.3
Oxide Brown MediumGrey Green 70.866Model Color3.6
Oxide GreenUniform Green 70.922Model Color1.9
PurpleDeep Magenta 72.113Game Color3.2
Royal BrownBlack Red 70.859Model Color2.9
Toulidine RedFlat Red 70.957Model Color1.8
Ultramarine BlueUltramarine Blue 72.022Game Color3.3

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Frequently asked questions

Can I use Vallejo paints instead of Kimera Kolors?
Yes. This chart lists the closest Vallejo equivalent for every Kimera Kolors 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. 85% of Kimera Kolors paints here have a Vallejo 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.

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