The leading same-type candidate, Vallejo Bronze Brown, scores 81 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. Retributor Armour's approximate swatch sits in the metallic gold family: mid-tone in tone, vivid in saturation, warm in cast. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Gehenna's Gold and Liberator Gold, both Citadel paints selected from the digital catalog. Check the candidate's medium and sheen, then compare dried test patches over the same undercoat.
Retributor Armour equivalents in other ranges
Review paint type as well as the color score for Retributor Armour. These are approximate digital references, and a matching medium or sheen is not established by the group label.
Closest Vallejo equivalent: Vallejo Bronze Brown, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.8).
From AK Interactive: AK Interactive Bronze, similar digital colors (delta E 4.0).
The P3 Paints pick: P3 Paints Rhulic Gold, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.1).
Nearest in the Monument Pro Acryl catalog: Monument Pro Acryl Rich Gold, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.6).
Our digital comparison places Vallejo Bronze Brown slightly warmer and more saturated than the original swatch. Use that as a clue for selecting test paints, not a prediction of dried-paint appearance.
How to read the score
96–100Very close color
88–95Close color
78–87Similar color
0–77Loose color match
Scores compare approximate digital swatches. Test the paint before substituting.
Vallejo
AK Interactive
P3 Paints
Monument Pro Acryl
The Army Painter
Tamiya
Humbrol
Green Stuff World
Scale75
Revell
Two Thin Coats
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Found in 3 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Citadel Retributor Armour?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Vallejo Bronze Brown at 81% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What finish is Retributor Armour?
The catalog classifies Retributor Armour as metallic, with its digital swatch in the gold family. A flat digital color cannot represent metallic reflection or flake appearance. Check the actual product before substituting another metallic or a standard paint.
What do I highlight and shade Retributor Armour with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Liberator Gold for a lighter step and Gehenna's Gold for a darker step, both from Citadel. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.