How accurate is the color matching?

Minimatch uses the CIEDE2000 color matching algorithm, which is the most accurate perceptual color difference formula. Our matches typically achieve 95%+ accuracy, with exact match percentages shown for each alternative paint.

How much does Minimatch cost?

Minimatch is free to use for up to 50 paints in your collection. A one-time purchase of $4.99 unlocks unlimited paint tracking. No subscriptions, no ads, ever.

Scan, match, and collect
like a pro.

Minimatch is a specialized iOS application designed for miniature painters and hobbyists who need to manage paint collections and find color alternatives across different brands. The app uses advanced OCR technology to scan paint pot labels and instantly identify paints from a database of 1,539 colors spanning 14 major brands including Citadel, Vallejo, Army Painter, and Scale75. What sets Minimatch apart is its implementation of the CIEDE2000 color matching algorithm, which provides scientifically accurate cross-brand paint matches with precision percentages. When a painter runs out of Citadel Mephiston Red, Minimatch instantly shows that Turbo Dork Redrum is a 97% match, Coat d'Arms Vampire Red is 96%, and lists all alternatives sorted by accuracy. Beyond matching, the app offers collection tracking with low-stock alerts, custom palette creation for specific projects, paint mix recipe recording with exact drop ratios, and curated Warhammer 40K faction color schemes. Available on the App Store with a free tier supporting 50 paints and a one-time $4.99 unlock for unlimited tracking.

Free to start. $4.99 one-time unlock. No subscriptions. No ads.

What is Minimatch?

Minimatch is a comprehensive paint management system for miniature painters that solves the common problem of finding equivalent colors across different paint brands. Developed specifically for the miniature painting community, the app addresses frustrations painters face when their preferred paint is discontinued, out of stock, or when following tutorials that use different brands. The core technology uses CIEDE2000, a perceptual color difference algorithm that measures how human eyes perceive color differences, ensuring matches are visually accurate rather than just numerically similar. The database includes 1,539 paints from 14 brands: Citadel (Games Workshop), Vallejo Model Color, Vallejo Game Color, The Army Painter, Scale75, AK Interactive, Pro Acryl, Turbo Dork, Coat d'Arms, Green Stuff World, Kimera Kolors, Reaper Miniatures, Two Thin Coats, and Warcolours. Each paint entry includes hex codes, RGB values, opacity levels, and finish types. The OCR scanning feature eliminates manual data entry by reading paint labels directly, while the collection tracker helps painters inventory their supplies and identify gaps. Professional painters particularly value the mix recipe feature for recording custom color formulations with precise drop ratios.

Everything a painter needs

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Scan Any Paint

Point your camera at any paint pot. Minimatch uses OCR and color matching to identify it instantly. No manual entry needed.

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Cross-Brand Matching

Need that color in a different brand? CIEDE2000 color science finds the closest match across Citadel, Vallejo, Army Painter, Scale75, and more.

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Build Your Collection

Track every paint you own. See what you have, what you need, and what's running low. Sort by color, brand, or type.

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Palettes and Schemes

Plan your next project with custom palettes. Add a hero photo, pick your paints, or browse curated Warhammer 40K schemes.

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Mix Recipes

Record your custom paint mixes with drop ratios. 2 drops Mephiston Red + 1 drop Abaddon Black? Save it, name it, reuse it.

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Collector Achievements

Unlock badges as your collection grows. First Paint, Starter Rack, Brand Explorer, Master Collector. How far will you go?

1,539 paints from the brands you love

Browse complete paint ranges from Citadel, Vallejo Model Color, Vallejo Game Color, The Army Painter, Scale75, AK Interactive, Pro Acryl, and Turbo Dork. Filter by type: Base, Layer, Shade, Contrast, Metallic, and more. Tap any paint for hex codes, RGB values, and instant cross-brand equivalents.

Every paint, fully detailed

See hex codes, RGB values, paint type, and range at a glance. The Cross-Brand Equivalents engine uses CIEDE2000 perceptual color matching to find the closest paints across every supported brand, ranked by accuracy. Add notes, add to your rack, or hit Buy to find it online.

Scan any color. Find the paint.

Point your camera at a miniature, a painting, a photo, anything. Minimatch picks up the color and shows you the closest matching paints from your rack first, then from the full database. Scan labels to add paints instantly. The fastest way from inspiration to brush.

Scan, match, and collect
like a pro.

What is Minimatch?