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DARK SAND · AK Interactive · ΔE 3.28
Retributor Armour · Citadel (Games Workshop) · ΔE 0.55
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DARK SAND · AK Interactive · ΔE 3.28
Retributor Armour · Citadel (Games Workshop) · ΔE 0.55
| Brand | Colour | Delta E | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Corax White Spray | 26.53 | Distant |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Leadbelcher Spray | 30.21 | Distant |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Death Guard Green Spray | 39.82 | Distant |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Mephiston Red Spray | 53.97 | Distant |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Macragge Blue Spray | 70.28 | Distant |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Chaos Black Spray | 74.20 | Distant |
| Army Painter | Brush-On Primer | 25.25 | Distant |
As a standard basecoat paint, this colour is formulated for opaque coverage over primer in one to two controlled passes. Orange hues add warmth and contrast to fabrics, flames, and faction-specific trim details.
The closest Retributor Armour Spray equivalent is the strongest substitute listed on this page.
Retributor Armour Spray 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 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 Retributor Armour Spray 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 Retributor Armour Spray 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.
Retributor Armour Spray is a base paint from Citadel (Games Workshop). 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.