Sorted by color accuracy. Based on actual color data.
| Alternative Paint | Match Quality | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two Thin Coats Scorched Earth | 99% Match | $4.50 | Buy on Amazon |
| Vallejo Game Color Smokey Ink | 99% Match | $3.29 | Buy on Amazon |
| Vallejo Model Color Black | 98% Match | $3.29 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Army Painter Matt Black | 97% Match | $3.50 | Buy on Amazon |
| Vallejo Game Color Heavy Charcoal | 97% Match | $3.29 | Buy on Amazon |
| Green Stuff World Prussian Green | 96% Match | $4.25 | Buy on Amazon |
| Kimera Kolors Karlsson Blue Black | 96% Match | $6.50 | Buy on Amazon |
Games Workshop's Citadel paints are the gold standard for Warhammer miniatures, with specialized formulas for every painting technique.