Games Workshop’s Citadel Colour range sets the gold standard for miniature paints, offering unmatched pigmentation and smooth application. From basecoats to edge highlights, it’s the go-to toolkit for bringing Warhammer armies to life.
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Most Popular Citadel Paints
Nuln Oil an iconic citadel shade for adding instant realism and depth
Chaos Black Spray Paint: your go-to primer for smooth, even basecoats
Abaddon Black & Leadbelcher: foundational base paints for endless Warhammer colour schemes
Colour-matched to the official Citadel colour chart for perfect touch-ups and blends
These are paints we use ourselves and trust to perform time and time again. Explore more like our
Citadel Base: Abaddon Black 12ml or Citadel Shade: Nuln Oil to anchor your palette.
Why Choose Citadel Colour Paints?
Citadel Colour is more than just a paint range—it’s a step-by-step system designed to simplify the painting process. Each paint type has a specific role, from strong base layers to subtle shading and crisp highlights, helping painters build depth and realism with confidence.
The range is continually refined to ensure consistency, ease of use, and compatibility across all stages of miniature painting.
Key Features
System-based range: Base, Layer, Shade, Dry, Contrast, and Technical paints
High-quality acrylic formulas for smooth, even coverage
Colour consistency across the entire range
Beginner-friendly structure with guided painting stages
Specialist paints for textures, effects, and basing
Designed for brush painting with excellent control
Best Uses
Citadel Colour paints are ideal for:
Painting Warhammer and tabletop miniatures
Building layers and highlights with precision
Applying washes for shading and depth
Using Contrast paints for fast, one-coat results
Creating special effects like textures, blood, rust, and basing details
Both beginner and advanced painting techniques
How to Use
Start with a Citadel Base paint over a primed surface for strong coverage. Add depth using Shade paints, then build highlights with Layer or Dry paints. Contrast paints can be applied over a light basecoat for quick shading and colour in one step. Finish with Technical paints for special effects and basing.
Who Are They For?
Beginner to advanced miniature painters
Warhammer and Games Workshop hobbyists
Painters who prefer a structured, step-by-step system
Anyone looking for consistent, reliable paint performance
Frequently Asked Question
They’re part of a structured system designed to guide painters through each stage, from basecoating to finishing details.
The range includes Base, Layer, Shade, Dry, Contrast, and Technical paints.
Yes, the system is designed to be easy to follow, making it ideal for new painters.
Yes, thinning slightly with water is recommended for smoother application and better control.
They are primarily designed for brush use, but can be airbrushed when properly thinned.
Contrast paints provide colour and shading in a single coat, speeding up the painting process.
Yes, priming is recommended to ensure proper adhesion and durability.
Yes, they are water-based acrylic paints.
Yes, paints within the range can be mixed to create custom shades.
Yes, sealing your miniature with a varnish helps protect it, especially for gaming use.