Games Workshop’s Warhammer Colour range sets the standard for miniature paints, offering unmatched pigmentation and smooth application. From basecoats to edge highlights, it’s the go-to toolkit for bringing Warhammer armies to life.
Frequently Asked Question
Warhammer Colour is Games Workshop's official paint range, formerly known as Citadel Colour. It is a complete miniature painting system with multiple paint types including Base, Layer, Shade, Contrast, Dry, Technical, and Air paints, all designed to work together.
Beginners need a Base paint in their main colour, a Shade paint to add depth (Nuln Oil or Agrax Earthshade are the most versatile), and a Layer paint for highlights. A spray undercoat and a starter brush set round out the essentials.
Base paints are high-pigment paints for first coats, giving excellent coverage. Layer paints are thinner for building up highlights. Shade paints are thin washes that flow into recesses to add shadow and depth automatically.
Yes — the Warhammer Colour system is specifically designed with beginners in mind. Contrast paints in particular allow impressive results with very little experience, applying shade and colour in a single coat.
Yes — Warhammer Colour paints are water-based acrylics and are compatible with most other hobby paint brands including Army Painter, Vallejo, and AK Interactive. We stock all of these ranges at Loaded Dice.
Yes — we stock the complete Warhammer Colour range in our Barry, South Wales shop and online at loadeddice.uk with fast UK dispatch.
