Method
This summary is built from the local usage notes, structured paint detail data, and the same Delta-E matching system used across ChromaStack.
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| Brand | Colour | Delta E | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Lahmian Medium | 0.00 | Excellent |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Contrast Medium | 0.00 | Excellent |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Valhallan Blizzard | 5.08 | Acceptable |
| AK Interactive | Chipping Fluid | 12.28 | Distant |
| AK Interactive | Heavy Chipping Effects | 14.88 | Distant |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Astrogranite Debris | 22.65 | Distant |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Agrellan Earth | 25.29 | Distant |
| Army Painter | Brush-On Primer | 1.85 | 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 Ardcoat equivalent is Brush-On Primer (Army Painter) (ΔE 1.9).
Ardcoat is a technical from Citadel (Games Workshop), 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 , 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 Ardcoat 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 Ardcoat equivalent ensures consistent results across your painting workflow. Use this page as a paint conversion chart to compare the Vallejo equivalent, the Army Painter equivalent, and other close options before committing to a full army.
A paint guide is most valuable when it connects colour, handling, and recipe context in one place.
Use Ardcoat as your main technical colour and build it up with thin, controlled coats. Thin it without thinning. Good companion colours include Soulstone Blue, Spiritstone Red and Waystone Green.
Avoid using it for Over Matte Varnish.
Use Ardcoat as your main technical colour and build it up with thin, controlled coats. Thin it without thinning. Good companion colours include Soulstone Blue, Spiritstone Red and Waystone Green.
This summary is built from the local usage notes, structured paint detail data, and the same Delta-E matching system used across ChromaStack.
Avoid using it for Over Matte Varnish.