Citadel to Vallejo: how paint conversion actually worksA plain-English look at converting Citadel paints to Vallejo equivalents, why color distance is only half the story, and where finish type matters most.
Citadel Base Paints: The Foundation ColorsWhat Citadel base paints are for, how they differ from layer and contrast paints, and which ones to buy first out of the full 57-color range.
Citadel Grey and Black Paints ComparedHow Citadel's greys and blacks differ across the base, layer, and contrast ranges, and which one to reach for on stone, metal, or shadow work.
Vallejo Color Chart: Every Range ListedHow Vallejo's paint ranges are organized, what each one is formulated for, and where to find the full color list for each.
Army Painter to Citadel Conversion ChartHow to find the closest Citadel match for any Army Painter Warpaints color, with sample matches and a link to the full chart.
Pro Acryl Paints: A Complete ReviewWhat Monument's Pro Acryl range gets right, where it sits against Vallejo and Citadel on price and pigment, and who should buy it.
Citadel Brown Paints: 5 Shades ComparedThe main Citadel base browns compared side by side, from near-black leather to sandy dust, so you can pick the right one without buying all five.
Two Thin Coats: Conversion Chart and ReviewWhat Two Thin Coats paint is, how its range is organized, and how to find the closest match to it in another brand.
Citadel Color Chart and Conversion GuideHow Citadel paint conversion actually works, what a color chart can and cannot tell you, and where to find live conversion charts instead of a static list.
Plan a Paint Shopping List With the MatcherHow to turn a full color scheme into a buy list using the paint matcher, one finish class at a time, instead of guessing at a full range switch.
Find a Vallejo Match for Any Citadel PaintThe fastest way to find which Vallejo color matches a specific Citadel paint, with worked examples and what the match percentage is telling you.
Do Miniature Paint Matchers Actually WorkWhat a paint matching tool actually measures, where the accuracy holds up, and where you still need to check the swatch yourself before buying.
Which Paint Brand Is Closest to CitadelComparing average match quality across brands against the full Citadel range shows which one lines up closest overall, and why the answer depends on whether you value raw color match or full range coverage.
Why Paint Charts Never Match ExactlyEven a well built paint conversion chart cannot promise an exact match. Here is what actually causes the gap between two brands' paints, and why that gap can never fully close.
Match a Paint Color Across Every BrandHow to take one paint and see its closest equivalent in every other major miniature paint brand at once, instead of checking brands one at a time.
How Paint Color Matching Math WorksA plain-English breakdown of the color distance math behind paint matching, what a similarity percentage represents, and why two very different-sounding paints can score nearly identical.
Miniature Paint Match Apps ComparedA look at the different kinds of paint matching apps and tools hobbyists use, from official brand apps to community charts to cross-brand converters, and what each is built for.
Paint Conversion Chart vs Matching ToolPrinted conversion charts and interactive matching tools solve the same problem differently. Here is what each one is actually good at.
How to Find the Closest Paint Color MatchA step by step method for finding the closest match to any miniature paint, whether you are converting brands or just replacing a paint you have run out of.
Best Model Paint Color Matching ExplainedWhat separates a reliable model paint color match from a rough guess, and how to judge any matching method before you trust it with a purchase.
Free Paint Matching Tool for MiniaturesHow to find a free color match for a miniature paint across brands, what a good matching tool should show you, and how to use one properly.
P3 Paint Discontinued: Replacement GuideWhat actually happened to Formula P3 paints, why bottles are hard to find, and which Citadel and Vallejo colors match the P3 range closest.
Citadel Paint Equivalents Across BrandsCross-brand matches for four of the most searched Citadel colors, Mephiston Red, Rakarth Flesh, Mournfang Brown, and Reikland Fleshshade, with the match math shown.