Model Paints

Miniatures are typically painted with artists‘ oils, hobby enamel paints, or water-based acrylic paints. Artists‘ oils and artists‘ acrylics are the better choices, offering more vibrant colours for significantly less money than comparable hobby paints which are sold in tinlets or small bottles; see Paint Price Comparison.

Colour Harmony
Aerial Perspective
Hue
Hue Shift
Single Pigment Colours
Mixed Pigment Colours
Saturation, saturated
Tint, Tone, Shade
Saturated Colours
Desaturated Colours
Muted Colours
Opaque Paints
India Ink
Watercolours
Enamel Paints (solvent-based, hard and brittle)
- Airfix Enamel
- Humbrol Authentic Colours
Acrylic Paints (water-based, flexible)
- Citadel Colour
- Heritage for Models
- Howard Hues Historical Paints
- Humbrol Acrylic Paints
- Revell Aqua Color Acrylic Paints
- Tamiya Color Acrylic Paints
Glazes
- Diaphoto Transparent Dyes
British Standard Colours – WW2 Vehicle Catalog Subsection
Federal Standard Colors – WW2 Vehicle Catalog Subsection
German RAL Colours – WW2 Vehicle Catalog Subsection
German RLM Colours – WW2 Vehicle Catalog Subsection
Vehicle Weathering Colours

Colours

White
- RAL 9001 Creme White, Revell 361.05
- RAL 9016 Traffic White, Vallejo 71.001
- Titanium Buff, Golden Acrylics 1370
- Flat White, Tamiya XF-2
- Flat White, Tamiya LP-04
Ivory
- Ivory RAL 1001
  - Ivory RAL 1001, Vallejo 71.075
- Ivory RAL 1014
  - Ivory RAL 1014, Dupli-Color Deco Matt Acrylic Spray
Buff
- Buff, Tamiya XF-57
Ventre de biche
Tan
- Butternut, Dark Tan
- Desert Tan, Vallejo Surface Primer 70.613
Isabelline
Straw
Unbleached Wool, Humbrol MC30
Beige
- Linen, Airfix Enamel M14
- Oak, Humbrol 71
- Linen, Humbrol 74
- Unbleached Linen, Humbrol MC25
- Beige, Kreul 75.252
- Beige, satin, Revell 36.314
Light Stone, B.S.C. № 61
- B.S.C. No. 61 Light Stone, AK Real Colors RC040
Portland Stone, B.S.C. № 64
- Portland Stone No. 64, AK Interactive 11378
Dark Yellow 2
- Dunkelgelb nach Muster, AK Real Colors RC059
- Dark Yellow 2, Tamiya XF-88
- Dark Yellow 2, Tamiya LP-55
Pale Stone, Humbrol 121
8th Army Desert Yellow, Humbrol HM1
Desert Yellow, Humbrol 93
Desert Yellow, Tamiya XF-59
Middle Stone, Vallejo 71.031
Dark Yellow RAL 7028
- Dark Yellow, Gunze H403
- Dark Yellow, Gunze TC 3
- Dark Yellow, Tamiya XF-60
- Surface Primer Dark Yellow RAL 7028, Vallejo 70.604
- Dark Yellow RAL 7028, Vallejo Model Air 71.025
Ochre
- Spearstaff Brown, Citadel 15
- Ochre, Kreul 75.507
- Yellow Ochre (PY 42), Lascaux 961
- Yellow Ochre (PY 42), Lukascryl 4631
- Sand (Yellow Ochre RAL 1024), Revell 361.16
- Ochre, matt, Revell 361.88
Khaki (Drab)
- Khaki Green № 3, B.S. 381C
- Khaki Drab, Humbrol 159
- Khaki Drab, Humbrol Authentic Colour HM7
- Khaki Drill, Humbrol Authentic Colour HM8
- Khaki Drill, Humbrol 72
- Soviet Khaki, Polly Scale 505360
- Khaki, Tamiya XF-49
- Khaki Drab, Tamiya XF-51
- English Uniform, Vallejo Model Color 70.921
- Japanese Uniform, Vallejo Model Color 70.923
- Khaki, Vallejo Model Color 70.988
Yellow
- Medium Yellow (PY 74, semi-opaque), Ferrario 05
- Pale Yellow, Humbrol 81
- Lemon Yellow, Humbrol 99
- Primary Yellow (PY 3, transparent), Lukascryl 4620
- Lemon Yellow, PRIMAcryl 13.205
- Vanadium Yellow deep, PRIMAcryl 13.210
- Yellow RAL 1017, matt, Revell 361.15
- Flat Yellow, Tamiya XF-3
Indian Yellow, Cobalt Yellow, Purée
- Indian Yellow (PY 110, PY 154, translucent), PRIMAcryl 13.212
Chrome Yellow
Daffodil Yellow RAL 1007, Dupli-Color Deco Matt Spray
Golden Yellow
- Golden Yellow, Citadel Colour 83335
Flesh
- Flesh, Airfix Enamel M7
- Native American, Howard Hues 61
- Suntan, Howard Hues 71
- Skin Tone, PRIMAcryl 13.787
- Flesh, Tamiya XF-15
- Dark Flesh, Vallejo 70.927
Orange
- Orange Facings, Humbrol MC11
- Pyrrole Orange, Lascaux 123
- Orange, Plaka 15
- Brilliant Orange, PRIMAcryl 13.215
Pink
Red
Berlin Red
Bole
Brown Red
Caput mortuum
Carmine (Cochineal)
- Carmine Red (PR 170, PR 257, PW 6), Lascaux 925
- Carmine, PRIMAcryl 13.321
- Carmine Red, Revell 361.36
Crimson (Kermes)
- British Crimson, Humbrol MC5
- Polish Crimson, Humbrol MC10
English Red
- English Red, Lascaux 964
Indian Red
Fuchsine
Garance (Madder Root)
Imperial Red
Madder Red (Alizarin)
Magenta
- Primary Red (PR 122, PW 6, semi-transparent), Lukascryl 4650
Red Leather, Humbrol 180
Oxide Red RAL 3009, 1939–2012
- Hull Red, Pactra A21E
- Brick Red RAL 3009, Revell 361.37
- Cavalry Brown, Vallejo Model Color 70.982
- Rust, Vallejo Model Air 71.080
Ruby, Rosaniline
- Ruby (PR 264, opaque), PRIMAcryl 13.323
Scarlet
- British Scarlet, Humbrol MC1
- Vermilion Red, PRIMAcryl 13.318
Wine, Humbrol 73
Purple
- Imperial Purple, Citadel 25
- Royal Purple, Humbrol MC26
- Dark Red RAL 3004, Revell 361.32
Violet
- Ultramarine Violet (PV 15, semi-translucent), Golden 2401
- Blue Violet, PRIMAcryl 13.329
Blue
- Moody Blue, Citadel 26
- Sapphire Blue RAL 5003, Dupli-Color Deco Matt Acrylic Spray
- French Blue, Humbrol 14
- Mediterranean Blue, Humbrol 48
- French Blue, Humbrol MC8
- Dark Blue, Kreul 75.253
- Steel Blue, Kreul 75.518
- Blue RAL 5005, Revell 361.52
- Dark Prussian Blue, Vallejo Model Color 70.899
- Prussian Blue, Vallejo Model Color 70.965
Light Blue
- Light Blue RAL 5012, Revell 361.50
Ultramarine
- Ultramarine Blue (PB 29, translucent), Liquitex 380
- Ultramarine Blue RAL 5002, gloss, Revell 361.51
- Blue RAL 5002, Vallejo Model Air 71.004
Indigo, PRIMAcryl 13.431
Parisian or Prussian Blue
Prussian Artillery Blue
Sky Blue
- Aircraft Blue, Airfix Enamel M25
- Electric Blue, Citadel 23
- Sky Blue, Humbrol MC9
- Light Blue RLM 65, Gunze H67
- Pale Blue RLM 65, Vallejo Model Air 71.008
Cyan (PB 15:3), Turquoise
- Primary Blue (PB 15:3), Lukas Berlin 920
- Primary Blue (PB 15:3, PW 6, semi-opaque), Lukascryl 4720
- Turquoise, Plaka 36
Turquoise Green
- Turquoise Green, Amsterdam Acrylic 661
Green
Verdigris Green
Mountain Green
Grass Green
- Grass Green, Humbrol 80
- Fern Green RAL 6025, Revell 36.360
Apple Green
- Russian Artillery Green
Leek Green
- Olive
- Olive Drab
- Lustreless Olive Drab 319, 1917–1956
  - Olive Drab 1, Gunze H52
  - Olive Drab 2, Gunze H78
  - Olive Drab, Humbrol 66
  - Lustreless Olive Drab 319, Lascaux & PRIMAcryl
  - Olive Drab, Tamiya XF-62
  - Brown Violet, Vallejo 70.887
- S.C.C. № 15 Olive Drab
  - S.C.C. No. 15 Olive Drab, AK Real Colors RC037
  - Death Korps Drab, Citadel Base 21-40
  - Dark Green 2, Tamiya XF-89
  - Russian Uniform, Vallejo Model Color 70.924
- Vert PIR OTAN
- Dark Green, Tamiya XF-61
- Olive Green RAL 6003
  - Olive Green RAL 6003, AK Real Colors Acrylic Lacquer RC047
  - Modern Russian Green, AK Real Colors RC098
  - Olive Green RAL 6003, USMC Green FS 34095, AK Interactive RC209
  - RAL 6003 Olive Green Opt.1, AK Interactive AK11309
  - RAL 6003 Olive Green Opt.2, A.MIG-002
  - Olive Drab, Badger MODELflex 16-96
  - Olive Green, Gunze H405
  - Olive Green, Gunze TC 5
  - Marine Green, Humbrol 105
  - RAL 6003 Olive Green, Life Colours 56003
  - Olive Green RAL 6003, Model Master 4862
  - Olive Green RAL 6003, MR.PAINT MRP-035
  - Olive Green RAL 6003, Revell 36.361
  - Olive Green, RAL 6003
  - Olive Green RAL 6003, Refractive Green FS 34129, Vallejo 70.890
  - Medium Olive RAL 6003, Refractive Green FS 34129, Vallejo 71.092
  - Olive Green RAL 6003, Xtracolor X806
  - RAL 6003 Olive Green, ZIPMaket Acrylic 26071
- Olive Green
  - French Artillery Green
    - French Artillery Green, Humbrol MC21
    - French Artillery Green, Lascaux & PRIMAcryl
  - Light Green № 5
  - Light Olive, Humbrol 86
  - Olive Green (opaque), Lascaux 955
  - Olive Green, Tamiya XF-58
Bronze Green
- Bronze Green, Airfix Enamel M17
- Bronze Green, Humbrol 75
- US Dark Green, Humbrol 116
- NATO Green, Tamiya XF-67
- Surface Primer UK Bronze Green, Vallejo 70.607
- Surface Primer NATO Green, Vallejo 70.612
- Bronze Green, Vallejo Model Color 70.897
Chrome Green (Moss Green)

Moss Green RAL 6005, Revell 361.62

Leaf Green
- Leaf Green RAL 6001, Revell 36.364
Reed Green
- Green Melange
- Reed Green RAL 6013, Revell 36.362
»Zeisiggrün« – Siskin Green
Yellow Green, Vallejo 70.881
Dragoon Green
Sap Green
Berlin Green
Mitis Green, Original Green
Schweinfurt Green
Uniform Green, Airfix Enamel M18
Cockpit Green, Airfix Enamel M20
Light Olive, Airfix Enamel M21
Black Green RLM 70, Gunze H65
Dark Green, Humbrol 30
Russian Green, Humbrol 114
Interior Green, Humbrol 151
Rifle Green, Humbrol MC3
Woodland Green, Citadel 03
Dark Green, Plaka 47
Interior Green, Polly Scale 500802
Catachan Green, Citadel Colour 47332
Oriental Green, PRIMAcryl 13.565
Sea Green RAL 6028, Revell 361.48
Surface Primer Russian Green 4BO, Vallejo 70.609
Uniform Green, Vallejo 70.922
Gunship Green (FS 34092), Vallejo 71.014
Grey Green RAL 7008
- Khaki Brown, Gunze H404
- Khaki Brown, Gunze TC 4
- Grey Green RAL 7008, Vallejo Model Air 71.116
- Olive Brown RAL 7008, Revell Aqua Color 361.86
Brown Grey RAL 7013
- NATO Olive, Revell 361.46
Brown
Earth Pigments
- Dark Earth, Humbrol 29
- Earth Brown RAAF (FS 30099), Polly Scale 505244
- Flat Earth, Tamiya XF-52
- Mud Brown, Vallejo 71.037
S.C.C. № 2 Brown
- S.C.C. No. 2 Brown, AK Real Colors RC035
- Brown Bess, Humbrol MC6
Yellow Brown RAL 8000
- Green Brown, Gunze H402
- Green Brown, Gunze TC 2
- Yellow Brown DAK 1941, Tamiya XF-92
Earth Yellow RAL 8002, AK Real Colors RC064
Red Brown RAL 8017
- Chocolate Brown RAL 8017, Dupli-Color Deco Matt Acrylic Spray
- Chocolate Brown, Gunze H406
- Red Brown 2, Tamiya XF-90
- Armour Brown RAL 8017, Vallejo Model Air 71.041
Brown RAL 8020
- Afrika Korps Desert Yellow, Humbrol HM2
- Sand, Humbrol 63
- Africa Brown, Revell 361.17
- Light Brown DAK 1942, Tamiya XF-93
Leather Brown RAL 8027
- Leather Brown, matt, Revell 361.84
Umber
- Natural Burnt Umber, PRIMAcryl 13.684
Terra Cotta
- Terracotta, Akademie Acryl 23.663
Service Brown, Humbrol 10
Chocolate, Humbrol 98
Natural Wood, Humbrol MC24
Hardened Leather, Humbrol MC27
Dark Brown, Kreul 75.209
Chocolate Brown, Kreul 75.274
Military Medium Brown, Polly Scale 500065
NATO Brown, Tamiya XF-68
Grey
Primer Grey, Dupli-Color 132636
Surface Primer Grey, Vallejo 74.601
Surface Primer IDF Sand Grey 1961–1973, Vallejo 70.614
Dark Admiralty Grey, Humbrol 5
Pale Grey, Humbrol 40
Concrete, Humbrol 95
British Grey, Humbrol MC4
Neutral Grey, PRIMAcryl 13.789
London Grey, Vallejo 70.836
Engine Grey, Vallejo 71.048
Green Grey RLM 02, Vallejo 70.886
Neutral Grey, Vallejo 71.051
British Artillery Grey
»Hechtgrau« – Pike Grey
Wrought Iron
- Chainmail, Citadel 18
- Gun Metal, Humbrol 53
- British Equipment Grey, Humbrol MC20
- Gun Metal, Humbrol MC23
- Gun Metal, Tamiya X-10
- Gun Metal, Vallejo 71.072
Field Grey No. 2, RAL 7009
- Green Grey RAL 7009, Revell 361.67
Olive Grey RAL 7010, Revell 361.66
Medium Grey, Tamiya XF-20
Anthracite Grey RAL 7016
- Navy Blue, Humbrol HM10
- Anthracite Grey RAL 7016, Vallejo 71.052
- Blue Grey RAL 7016, Vallejo 71.115
Dark Grey Nr. 46, RAL 7021
- Black Grey, Gunze TC 1
- Anthracite Grey RAL 7021, Revell 361.09
Graphite Grey RAL 7024
- Tank Grey, Humbrol 67
- German Grey, Tamiya XF-63
Grey RAL 7027
- Grey RAL 7027, Vallejo Model Air 71.118
Light Grey RLM 63, Gunze H308
Granite Grey RAL 7026, Revell 361.69
Light Grey, Revell 361.76
Blue Grey RAL 7031, Revell 361.79
Black
- Lamp Black (PBk 7)
- Ivory Black (PBk 9)
- S.C.C. No. 14 Blue Black, AK Real Colors RC036
- Chaos Black, Citadel 02
- Iron Oxide Black (PBk 11, opaque), Lukascryl 4799
- CMY Black, Lucascryl
Copper
Silver
- Mithril Silver, Citadel 09
Gold
Gun Metal
- Brass, Humbrol MC18
- Antique Bronze, Humbrol MC19

Paint Sets

Creature Paint Set, Citadel Colour 81098
German Fallschirmjäger early World-War II Paint Set, Vallejo 70.185
WW2 German Infantry Paint Set, Vallejo 70.206
WW2 Desert Paint Set, Vallejo 70.208
WW3 British Armour & Infantry Paint Set, Vallejo 70.222