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Lahmian Medium · Citadel (Games Workshop) · ΔE 5.30
Wash Medium · Army Painter · ΔE 0.00
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Lahmian Medium · Citadel (Games Workshop) · ΔE 5.30
Wash Medium · Army Painter · ΔE 0.00
| Brand | Colour | Delta E | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Lahmian Medium | 5.30 | Acceptable |
| Vallejo Model Color | Gloss Medium (70.470) | 6.50 | Acceptable |
| Vallejo Model Color | Metal Medium (70.521) | 6.50 | Acceptable |
| Vallejo Model Color | Matt Medium (70.540) | 6.50 | Acceptable |
| Scale75 | SC-63 Medium Grey | 24.86 | Distant |
| AK Interactive | RAF Medium Sea Grey | 27.48 | Distant |
| Vallejo Model Color | German Camouflage Medium Brown (70.826) | 42.04 | Distant |
| Army Painter | Wash Medium | 0.00 | Excellent |
As a Technical paint, this product delivers a special effect — texture, crackle, gloss, or medium — rather than a standard colour coat. Neutral grey colours bridge the gap between black and white, used for stone, armour, and gradual highlights.
The closest Warpaints Retarder equivalent is Lahmian Medium (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 5.3).
Warpaints Retarder is a technical from Army Painter, commonly used for armour plates, cloth, and trim work.
This paint is typically used for:
Apply it over a suitable primer and build layers gradually. Coverage sits around reliable, so two thin coats usually give a more stable finish than one heavy pass, especially over a dark primer.
Consider the following when working with this paint:
A good equivalent should remain stable after shading and highlighting. Test this alternative on the same primer and in the same recipe before switching a whole unit.
For best results with Warpaints Retarder on Warhammer and other miniature projects:
Even small differences can become visible on a finished miniature. This match may behave differently on textured surfaces like cloth, fur, and metal trim once the full recipe is applied.
Choosing the right Warpaints Retarder equivalent or substitute keeps your scheme consistent from the test model to the full army. Use this comparison to weigh the closest Vallejo, Army Painter, and other cross-brand options before repainting a whole squad.
Warpaints Retarder is a technical paint from Army Painter. Use it in thin coats and verify the surrounding recipe on a test miniature.
This summary is built from the local usage notes, structured paint detail data, and the same Delta-E matching system used across ChromaStack.
Check finish and coverage on a test miniature if your workflow depends on a very specific texture or transparency.