Basecoat Lab can compare one covered paint record with candidates across its twelve-brand curated catalog in one lookup. The results rank approximate stored swatches; they do not represent every product each manufacturer sells or prove how the physical paints will look.
Why brand by brand comparisons waste time
Brand-pair resources are useful when you know which two brands matter. A cross-brand view instead compares the covered records with the same stored-swatch calculation, so you can review candidates from all twelve brands without opening a separate chart for each pair.
How a cross-brand match works
The site holds a curated set of records from twelve brands: Citadel, Vallejo, The Army Painter, Monument Pro Acryl, AK Interactive, Scale75, Two Thin Coats, Tamiya, P3 Paints, Green Stuff World, Humbrol, and Revell. Select a covered record in the converter to rank candidates from the other covered brands by calculated distance between approximate stored swatches.
Reading a cross-brand result
The result list ranks covered records by the site’s similarity percentage. The top result is the closest stored digital swatch under that calculation, not proof of the closest physical paint. If you need a candidate within one brand, review that brand’s results and verify finish metadata before testing the actual paint.
Checking finish before you buy
Because the match spans every brand, it can also span every finish type: bases, layers, washes, contrast-style paints, and metallics are all in the same catalog. A close color match between two paints of different finish types is not a usable swap. Always confirm the finish listed on the matched paint's own page lines up with the finish you actually need before ordering anything.
When a brand-pair chart is still useful
If you already know you are switching your whole collection from one brand to another, for instance moving your base coats from Citadel to Vallejo, a dedicated brand-pair chart like the Citadel to Vallejo conversion chart is a faster reference for that specific project, since it filters out every other brand you are not switching to.
What the twelve brands cover
| Brand | What it is generally known for |
|---|---|
| Citadel | The default range for tabletop wargaming, extensive contrast and technical lines |
| Vallejo | Deep Model Color and Game Color ranges built specifically for miniatures |
| Army Painter | Wargaming-focused paints plus the one-coat Speedpaint line |
| Pro Acryl | Smooth handling base and layer colors aimed at competitive painters |
| AK Interactive | Very large, granular range spanning miniatures and scale modeling |
| Scale75 | Scalecolor lines built for both fantasy miniatures and scale models |
| Two Thin Coats | Miniature-focused range with an emphasis on consistent coverage |
| Tamiya | Long established scale modeling brand with acrylic lacquer options |
| P3 | Warmachine and Hordes focused range with its own house palette |
| Green Stuff World | Broad Maxx Formula range alongside modeling and basing supplies |
| Humbrol | Covered enamel and acrylic color records in the curated catalog |
| Revell | Covered model-paint color records in the curated catalog |
A lookup for a covered Citadel record can return ranked candidates from the other eleven covered brands, subject to the records available in the curated dataset.
FAQ
Can I match one paint against every brand at the same time?
Yes, a cross-brand matching tool returns ranked matches across all covered brands from a single paint lookup instead of requiring a separate chart per brand pair.
How many paint brands does a cross-brand converter usually cover?
This site's catalog covers twelve brands: Citadel, Vallejo, The Army Painter, Monument Pro Acryl, AK Interactive, Scale75, Two Thin Coats, Tamiya, P3 Paints, Green Stuff World, Humbrol, and Revell.
Does matching across every brand slow down the results?
The same stored-swatch calculation is applied across the covered records; this guide does not make a speed guarantee for every device or request.
Should I always trust the single top result across every brand?
Treat the top result as a digital candidate. Check its catalog finish metadata and test the physical paint before buying for a sensitive substitution.