Shade paints are formulated to flow into the recesses of your models, leaving very little pigment on raised areas. This creates shadows on your miniatures, adding contrast and bringing them to life.

Jun 24, 2025 · If you’re looking to elevate your miniature painting game, understanding how to make the most of Citadel Contrast Paints and exploring their alternatives is vital.

Citadel Contrast Paints can be an effective time saver when painting miniatures and models. The quick contrast they provide will give you a more effective look when compared to a single coat of a flat …

Jun 17, 2022 · It’s an incredibly exciting time to be a Warhammer hobbyist – the Citadel Colour range is expanding with 25 vivid and versatile new Contrast paints, the Shade range has been reformulated …

4 days ago · Citadel Contrast paints provide base color, shadows, and highlights in one application, reducing painting time by 60-70%. They work best on light primers like Wraithbone or Corax White to …

May 15, 2024 · Games Workshop introduced the Citadel Contrast Paint range in 2019, to help beginners paint miniatures with less difficulty, and to speed up certain steps for experienced painters - and mini …

The Army Painter Speedpaint Mega Set 1.0, 24 x 18ml Acrylic Paints incl. mixing balls & 1 brush - Contrast Miniature Paint for D&D & Warhammer Miniatures 300+ bought in past month

Nov 9, 2023 · For those who prefer to have all colours in a single comparison sheet, I compiled all of the paint swatches above into a super high-res graphic. It’s sorted by colour families – so all yellows in a …

Sep 2, 2025 · Citadel Contrast paints aren’t magic, but they’re a useful tool when used correctly. Think of them as a basecoat or underpainting to save time, then add traditional GW paints for detail and …

Just one coat over a light primer creates a base, shade, and highlight all at once. It’s the single most effective way to get a great-looking, battle-ready army on the tabletop in a fraction of the time. …