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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Stuff World | Zima Blue | 2.21 | Good |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Mechanicus Standard Grey | 4.28 | Good |
| Vallejo Model Color | Dark Sea Green (70.868) | 4.53 | Good |
| AK Interactive | RLM 66 (1938) | 5.03 | Acceptable |
| AK Interactive | Dull Dark Green | 5.14 | Acceptable |
| AK Interactive | IJAAF #3 Hairanshoku (Grey Indigo) | 5.51 | Acceptable |
| AK Interactive | RLM 73 | 6.23 | Acceptable |
| Army Painter | Scarab Green | 7.05 | Acceptable |
As a standard basecoat paint, this colour is formulated for opaque coverage over primer in one to two controlled passes. Teal and blue-green colours are prized for cold armour, gemstone effects, and Tzeentchian magic..
The closest Dark Reaper equivalent is Zima Blue (Green Stuff World) (ΔE 2.2).
Dark Reaper is a base 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 good, 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 Dark Reaper 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 Dark Reaper 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 Dark Reaper as your main base colour and build it up with thin, controlled coats. It has good coverage. It works best over a black primer. Thin it lightly. Good companion colours include Nuln Oil, Thunderhawk Blue, Russ Grey and Dawnstone.
Do not force the basecoat into an NMM-style finish. It behaves much better in a standard layered workflow.
Use Dark Reaper as your main base colour and build it up with thin, controlled coats. It has good coverage. It works best over a black primer. Thin it lightly. Good companion colours include Nuln Oil, Thunderhawk Blue, Russ Grey and Dawnstone.
This summary is built from the local usage notes, structured paint detail data, and the same Delta-E matching system used across ChromaStack.
Do not force the basecoat into an NMM-style finish. It behaves much better in a standard layered workflow.