Games Workshop Citadel Contrast Paint

Citadel Contrast Paints

One-Step Base and Shade for Lifelike Miniatures Simplify your miniature painting process with Citadel Contrast Paints, designed to deliver both base color and shading in a single step.

Citadel Contrast Paints by Games Workshop are an all in one acrylic paints designed to basecoat and shade miniatures in a single step. Perfect for hobbyists, painters, and Warhammer fans, Contrast Paints deliver vibrant color, natural shading, and smooth transitions, all with just one coat.

Ideal for Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar, and miniature painting across genres, Citadel Contrast Paints are  formulated to flow into recesses while leaving raised areas bright and colourful. This makes them the ultimate solution for speed painting armies, layering over white or light primers, and achieving tabletop-ready results fast. With dozens of rich, pigment-dense shades to choose from, including flesh tones, metallics, and vibrant fantasy colors, Citadel Contrast is a must-have in every hobbyist’s toolkit. Use them alone or combine with Citadel Base, Layer, and Shade Paints for enhanced effects and detail.

After priming your miniature, simply apply Contrast paints to instantly add depth and vibrancy, eliminating the need for separate base and shade layers. This innovative formula allows you to achieve realistic highlights and shadows effortlessly, bringing your models to life with natural-looking detail. Perfect for both beginners and seasoned painters, Citadel Contrast Paints save time while producing impressive, high-quality results on your miniatures.