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Armageddon Dunes · Citadel (Games Workshop) · ΔE 11.36
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Armageddon Dunes · Citadel (Games Workshop) · ΔE 11.36
| Brand | Colour | Delta E | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Armageddon Dunes | 11.36 | Distant |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Astrogranite Debris | 28.43 | Distant |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Valhallan Blizzard | 30.35 | Distant |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Astrogranite | 33.72 | Distant |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Martian Ironcrust | 36.04 | Distant |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Stirland Battlemire | 39.02 | Distant |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Stirland Mud | 52.36 | Distant |
As a Technical paint, this product delivers a special effect — texture, crackle, gloss, or medium — rather than a standard colour coat. Yellow is one of the most challenging colours to apply opaquely — this tone rewards careful layering.
The closest Armageddon Dust equivalent is the strongest substitute listed on this page.
Armageddon Dust 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 strong, 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 Armageddon Dust 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 Armageddon Dust 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.
A useful paint guide should connect colour accuracy, handling, and recipe context in one place.
Use Armageddon Dust as your main technical colour and build it up with thin, controlled coats. It has excellent coverage. It works best over textured bases. Thin it without thinning. Good companion colours include Ushabti Bone, Screaming Skull, Agrax Earthshade and Zandri Dust.
Avoid using it for over-dilution.
Use Armageddon Dust as your main technical colour and build it up with thin, controlled coats. It has excellent coverage. It works best over textured bases. Thin it without thinning. Good companion colours include Ushabti Bone, Screaming Skull, Agrax Earthshade and Zandri Dust.
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-dilution.