§ PAINT · 11th edition
Two Thin Coats to CitadelEvery Two Thin Coats paint with its nearest Citadel cousin: 5 near matches, 48 safe substitutes, the rest approximate.
Every Two Thin Coats paint here sits beside the Citadel paint closest to it, scored by CIEDE2000 colour distance: under ΔE 3 the two read as one colour on the model, under ΔE 7 the substitute is safe, and past that you are reading a starting point rather than a match. A ◆ marks the equivalent Duncan Rhodes published himself — his intent, not the nearest colour. The same comparison runs the other way at Citadel to Two Thin Coats.
Every range on this page has a hub of its own: Two Thin Coats, Citadel Base, Citadel Contrast, Citadel Layer and Citadel Shade. For one paint at a time, with up to three alternates in every range, use the Paint Matcher.
Two Thin Coats
180 paints
| Paint | Finish | Closest Citadel | ΔE | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abyss Blue | opaque | Kantor BlueCitadel Base | 17.3 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Ambush Yellow | opaque | Flayed One FleshCitadel Layer | 8.1 | approximate |
| Amethyst Rayne | opaque | Xereus PurpleCitadel Layer | 13.1 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Amphora Red | opaque | Gal Vorbak RedCitadel Base | 10.0 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Amulet Purple | opaque | Dechala LilacCitadel Layer | 6.1 | safe substitute |
| Ancient Forest | opaque | Gorthor BrownCitadel Layer | 7.4 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Ancient Gold | metallic | Runelord BrassCitadel Base | 12.4 | approximate |
| Antiquity Green | opaque | Sotek GreenCitadel Layer | 11.9 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Apocalypse Sky | opaque | Wild Rider RedCitadel Layer | 5.8 | safe substitute |
| Archaic Sepia Wash | wash | Seraphim SepiaCitadel Shade | 38.0 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Ares Flesh | opaque | Flayed One FleshCitadel Layer | 4.1 | safe substitute |
| Argonaut Skin | opaque | Karak StoneCitadel Layer | 6.2 | safe substitute |
| Ashen Grey | opaque | Eshin GreyCitadel Layer | 8.2 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Asmodeus Red | opaque | Khorne RedCitadel Base | 17.2 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Aztec Turquoise Wash | wash | Coelia GreenshadeCitadel Shade | 41.8 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Barbarian Brawn | opaque | Bugman's GlowCitadel Base | 6.2 | ◆ maker’s picksafe substitute |
| Bard Skin | opaque | Knight-Questor FleshCitadel Layer | 7.3 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Battle Axe Brass | metallic | Runelord BrassCitadel Base | 18.4 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Battle Mud Wash | wash | Agrax EarthshadeCitadel Shade | 26.9 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Berserker Red | opaque | Word Bearers RedCitadel Layer | 7.1 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Bits O' Tin | metallic | Runelord BrassCitadel Base | 4.2 | ◆ maker’s picksafe substitute |
| Blue Glaze | opaque | Hoeth BlueCitadel Layer | 3.6 | safe substitute |
| Blue Steel | metallic | Grey Knights SteelCitadel Base | 16.0 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Boar Hide | opaque | Doombull BrownCitadel Layer | 15.8 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Bone Wash | wash | Soulblight GreyCitadel Shade | 4.8 | safe substitute |
| Boot Strap Brown | opaque | Gorthor BrownCitadel Layer | 15.4 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Carapace Green | opaque | Skarsnik GreenCitadel Layer | 5.8 | safe substitute |
| Carcharodon Grey | opaque | Administratum GreyCitadel Layer | 7.0 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Celestial Blue | opaque | Blue HorrorCitadel Layer | 12.7 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Centurion Red | opaque | Wild Rider RedCitadel Layer | 4.7 | ◆ maker’s picksafe substitute |
| Cerberus Brown | opaque | Ungor FleshCitadel Layer | 3.7 | ◆ maker’s picksafe substitute |
| Chaos Bronze | metallic | Brass ScorpionCitadel Layer | 17.6 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Cold Corpse Blue | opaque | The FangCitadel Base | 8.3 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Contagion Green | opaque | Death Guard GreenCitadel Base | 14.3 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Craven Yellow | opaque | Dorn YellowCitadel Layer | 4.2 | safe substitute |
| Cuirass Leather | opaque | Rhinox HideCitadel Base | 9.3 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Cursed Blue | opaque | Ahriman BlueCitadel Layer | 15.7 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Cyber Pink | opaque | Fulgrim PinkCitadel Layer | 24.0 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Dark Sun Yellow | opaque | Averland SunsetCitadel Base | 16.9 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Death Metal | metallic | Iron WarriorsCitadel Base | 4.4 | safe substitute |
| Death Reaper | opaque | Corvus BlackCitadel Base | 14.5 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Decadent Purple | opaque | Slaanesh GreyCitadel Layer | 16.8 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Demon Red | opaque | Evil Sunz ScarletCitadel Layer | 3.6 | ◆ maker’s picksafe substitute |
| Doom Death Black | opaque | Abaddon BlackCitadel Base | 15.6 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Dragon Fang | opaque | Zandri DustCitadel Base | 9.4 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Dragon's Gold | metallic | Retributor ArmourCitadel Base | 8.3 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Dread Red | opaque | Gal Vorbak RedCitadel Base | 14.6 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Druid Flesh | opaque | Catachan FleshtoneCitadel Base | 6.2 | ◆ maker’s picksafe substitute |
| Dry Rust Brown | opaque | Skrag BrownCitadel Layer | 17.7 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Dungeon Stone Grey | opaque | Mechanicus Standard GreyCitadel Base | 10.5 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Dust Bowl | opaque | Steel Legion DrabCitadel Base | 12.5 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Dwarven Iron | metallic | Iron WarriorsCitadel Base | 10.1 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Dwarven Skin | opaque | Cadian FleshtoneCitadel Layer | 5.8 | ◆ maker’s picksafe substitute |
| Eidolon Grey | opaque | Skavenblight DingeCitadel Layer | 8.4 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Elder Robe | opaque | Caledor SkyCitadel Base | 4.6 | ◆ maker’s picksafe substitute |
| Elixir Green | opaque | Gauss Blaster GreenCitadel Layer | 7.2 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Elven Skin | opaque | Kislev FleshCitadel Layer | 6.6 | ◆ maker’s picksafe substitute |
| Elysium Blue | opaque | Ultramarines BlueCitadel Contrast | 32.0 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Emerald Green | opaque | Warpstone GlowCitadel Layer | 12.9 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Emperor Red | opaque | Wazdakka RedCitadel Layer | 13.8 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Emperor's Purple | opaque | Daemonette HideCitadel Base | 6.7 | safe substitute |
| Enchantment Blue | opaque | Teclis BlueCitadel Layer | 5.8 | safe substitute |
| Enchantress Purple | opaque | Phoenician PurpleCitadel Base | 12.1 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Enticing Purple | opaque | Warpfiend GreyCitadel Layer | 9.8 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Ethereal Green | opaque | Moot GreenCitadel Layer | 16.2 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Evil Eye Red | opaque | Wazdakka RedCitadel Layer | 21.3 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Fanatic Orange | opaque | Troll Slayer OrangeCitadel Layer | 12.6 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Faust Blue | opaque | Dark ReaperCitadel Layer | 9.5 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Field Grey | opaque | Vulkan GreenCitadel Layer | 21.4 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Fire Opal | opaque | Cadian FleshtoneCitadel Layer | 2.4 | near match |
| Flak Gun Yellow | opaque | Morghast BoneCitadel Base | 5.1 | safe substitute |
| Flaming Forge Orange | opaque | Zamesi DesertCitadel Layer | 5.7 | safe substitute |
| Flesh Wash | wash | Reikland FleshshadeCitadel Shade | 52.6 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Frost Blue | opaque | Fenrisian GreyCitadel Layer | 9.4 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Fur Cloak | opaque | Tuskgor FurCitadel Layer | 8.9 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Fury Green | opaque | Castellan GreenCitadel Base | 18.6 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Ghoul Green | opaque | Sybarite GreenCitadel Layer | 10.8 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Gigawatt Blue | opaque | Lothern BlueCitadel Layer | 8.6 | approximate |
| Glistening Gold | metallic | Liberator GoldCitadel Layer | 17.7 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Glistening Gums | opaque | Pink HorrorCitadel Layer | 12.0 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Gloss Varnish | opaque | Grey SeerCitadel Base | 2.0 | near match |
| Goblinoid Green | opaque | Warboss GreenCitadel Layer | 22.6 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Gravestone Blue | opaque | Fenrisian GreyCitadel Layer | 7.9 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Green Beret | opaque | Straken GreenCitadel Layer | 23.0 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Green Glaze | opaque | Orruk FleshCitadel Base | 4.1 | safe substitute |
| Griffon Claw | opaque | Rakarth FleshCitadel Base | 6.2 | ◆ maker’s picksafe substitute |
| Gung-ho Green | opaque | Loren ForestCitadel Layer | 25.9 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Gyzmo Fur | opaque | XV-88Citadel Base | 30.5 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Hazard Yellow Wash | wash | Casandora YellowCitadel Shade | 22.4 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Heirloom Gold | metallic | Skullcrusher BrassCitadel Layer | 12.4 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Hellion Red Wash | wash | Carroburg CrimsonCitadel Shade | 24.4 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Hellspawn Red | opaque | Evil Sunz ScarletCitadel Layer | 5.1 | safe substitute |
| Hot Pink | opaque | Emperor's ChildrenCitadel Layer | 19.5 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Hydra Green | opaque | Incubi DarknessCitadel Base | 10.1 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Incubus Purple | opaque | Daemonette HideCitadel Base | 13.7 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Inferno Orange | opaque | Wild Rider RedCitadel Layer | 5.1 | safe substitute |
| Ion Blue | opaque | Blue HorrorCitadel Layer | 13.0 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Ivory Tusk | opaque | Pallid Wych FleshCitadel Layer | 8.7 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Jade Green | opaque | Kabalite GreenCitadel Layer | 8.6 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Kobold Grey | opaque | Krieg KhakiCitadel Layer | 17.9 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Kronos Flesh | opaque | Karak StoneCitadel Layer | 4.3 | safe substitute |
| Legion Green | opaque | Sybarite GreenCitadel Layer | 24.6 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Leviathan Blue | opaque | Hoeth BlueCitadel Layer | 3.0 | ◆ maker’s picksafe substitute |
| Magi Purple Wash | wash | Druchii VioletCitadel Shade | 12.4 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Manticore Ochre | opaque | Tau Light OchreCitadel Layer | 13.6 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Marine Blue | opaque | Macragge BlueCitadel Base | 9.6 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Matt Varnish | opaque | Corax WhiteCitadel Base | 7.4 | approximate |
| Mythic Turquoise | opaque | Temple Guard BlueCitadel Layer | 7.4 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Mythril Blade | metallic | Stormhost SilverCitadel Layer | 26.9 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Necrosis Green Wash | wash | Athonian CamoshadeCitadel Shade | 37.6 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Neo Pink | opaque | Fulgrim PinkCitadel Layer | 4.5 | ◆ maker’s picksafe substitute |
| Noble Steed Brown | opaque | Mournfang BrownCitadel Base | 21.2 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Oblivion Black Wash | wash | Nuln OilCitadel Shade | 16.1 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Omega Blue | opaque | Baharroth BlueCitadel Layer | 6.1 | safe substitute |
| Orange Flare | opaque | Fire Dragon BrightCitadel Layer | 5.9 | ◆ maker’s picksafe substitute |
| Orange Glaze | opaque | Fire Dragon BrightCitadel Layer | 7.3 | approximate |
| Orc Flesh Wash | wash | Biel-Tan GreenCitadel Shade | 30.2 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Orc Hide | opaque | Waaagh! FleshCitadel Base | 37.8 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Overlord Brass | metallic | Castellax BronzeCitadel Layer | 13.3 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Oxidation Green | opaque | Stegadon Scale GreenCitadel Base | 8.2 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Paladin Flesh | opaque | Bloodreaver FleshCitadel Layer | 7.1 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Pale Skin | opaque | Flayed One FleshCitadel Layer | 8.1 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Panzer Yellow | opaque | Hobgrot HideCitadel Base | 4.2 | safe substitute |
| Perisher Pink | opaque | Pink HorrorCitadel Layer | 20.2 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Pestilence Green | opaque | Deepkin FleshCitadel Layer | 15.4 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Plate Armour | opaque | IronbreakerCitadel Layer | 8.6 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Platinum Crown | metallic | Canoptek AlloyCitadel Layer | 12.2 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Purple Glaze | opaque | Dechala LilacCitadel Layer | 10.3 | approximate |
| Ranger Cloak | opaque | Sons of Horus GreenCitadel Layer | 32.6 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Ray Gun Glow | opaque | Baharroth BlueCitadel Layer | 4.0 | ◆ maker’s picksafe substitute |
| Red Glaze | opaque | Lugganath OrangeCitadel Layer | 5.9 | safe substitute |
| Red Rage | opaque | Tuskgor FurCitadel Layer | 6.9 | safe substitute |
| Relic Blue | opaque | Teclis BlueCitadel Layer | 4.6 | ◆ maker’s picksafe substitute |
| Rodent Grey | opaque | Stormvermin FurCitadel Layer | 9.1 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Royal Cloak | opaque | Barak-Nar BurgundyCitadel Base | 14.8 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Runic Purple | opaque | Kakophoni PurpleCitadel Layer | 13.0 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Rust Orange | opaque | Squig OrangeCitadel Layer | 5.3 | ◆ maker’s picksafe substitute |
| Sandstone | opaque | Morghast BoneCitadel Base | 18.2 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Sanguine Scarlet | opaque | Mephiston RedCitadel Base | 1.9 | ◆ maker’s picknear match |
| Satyr Brown | opaque | Deathclaw BrownCitadel Layer | 20.7 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Scabbard Brown | opaque | Thondia BrownCitadel Base | 16.9 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Scarab Red | opaque | Squig OrangeCitadel Layer | 5.1 | safe substitute |
| Scorched Earth | opaque | Dryad BarkCitadel Base | 14.3 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Seafarer Blue | opaque | Lothern BlueCitadel Layer | 2.1 | ◆ maker’s picknear match |
| Sentient Turquoise | opaque | Thousand Sons BlueCitadel Base | 18.2 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Septic Green | opaque | Ogryn CamoCitadel Layer | 6.2 | safe substitute |
| Serpent Eye Yellow | opaque | Phalanx YellowCitadel Layer | 4.2 | ◆ maker’s picksafe substitute |
| Shadow Blue | opaque | Thunderhawk BlueCitadel Layer | 7.6 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Sir Coates Silver | metallic | LeadbelcherCitadel Base | 28.3 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Skeleton Legion | opaque | Ushabti BoneCitadel Layer | 6.6 | ◆ maker’s picksafe substitute |
| Skulker Yellow | opaque | Yriel YellowCitadel Layer | 19.0 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Smoke Grey Wash | wash | Soulblight GreyCitadel Shade | 22.1 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Solar Flare | opaque | Lugganath OrangeCitadel Layer | 16.1 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Sorceror's Cloak | opaque | Genestealer PurpleCitadel Layer | 5.9 | ◆ maker’s picksafe substitute |
| Spartan Bronze | metallic | Balthasar GoldCitadel Base | 19.8 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Spectral Purple | opaque | Kakophoni PurpleCitadel Layer | 8.1 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Steampunk Copper | metallic | Screaming BellCitadel Base | 12.8 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Sun Bleach Yellow | opaque | Dorn YellowCitadel Layer | 4.1 | ◆ maker’s picksafe substitute |
| Sword Hilt Burgundy | opaque | Screamer PinkCitadel Base | 10.2 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Talisman Green | opaque | Moot GreenCitadel Layer | 8.5 | approximate |
| Tempest Blue Wash | wash | Drakenhof NightshadeCitadel Shade | 20.1 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Temple Stone | opaque | Karak StoneCitadel Layer | 9.3 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Top Brass | metallic | Sycorax BronzeCitadel Layer | 9.8 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Traitor Green | opaque | Sons of Horus GreenCitadel Layer | 7.4 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Troll Snot Green | opaque | Skarsnik GreenCitadel Layer | 19.7 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Trooper White | opaque | Corax WhiteCitadel Base | 6.8 | ◆ maker’s picksafe substitute |
| Twin Suns Yellow | opaque | WraithboneCitadel Base | 9.0 | approximate |
| Vambrace Brown | opaque | Baneblade BrownCitadel Layer | 7.9 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Vampire Fang | opaque | Screaming SkullCitadel Layer | 11.9 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Von Evile Purple | opaque | Naggaroth NightCitadel Base | 11.3 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| War Master Green | opaque | Lupercal GreenCitadel Base | 13.4 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Wasteland Brown | opaque | Baneblade BrownCitadel Layer | 7.0 | ◆ maker’s picksafe substitute |
| White Star | opaque | White ScarCitadel Layer | 1.2 | ◆ maker’s picknear match |
| Witching Hour Blue | opaque | Caledor SkyCitadel Base | 3.3 | ◆ maker’s picksafe substitute |
| Wizard Grey | opaque | DawnstoneCitadel Layer | 8.0 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Wolf Grey | opaque | Russ GreyCitadel Layer | 4.5 | ◆ maker’s picksafe substitute |
| Wyvern Green | opaque | Caliban GreenCitadel Base | 17.4 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Yellow Flame | opaque | Flash Gitz YellowCitadel Layer | 22.1 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
| Yellow Glaze | opaque | Dorn YellowCitadel Layer | 4.2 | safe substitute |
| Zombie Rot | opaque | Ionrach SkinCitadel Base | 9.8 | ◆ maker’s pickapproximate |
Questions
- Which Citadel paint is closest to White Star?
- White Scar from Citadel Layer, at ΔE 1.2: a near match by colour, in the same finish.
- How many Two Thin Coats paints have a near Citadel match?
- 5 of 180 are within ΔE 3 (a near match) and 48 more within ΔE 7 (a safe substitute); 127 are approximate and 0 have no Citadel paint in the same finish.