Citadel Paints UK – Base, Shade, Layer, Contrast and Technical Paints

Citadel Paints – Available in the UK

Looking for Citadel paints in the UK? The Imagination Shop in Newport, South Wales stocks one of the most comprehensive ranges of Citadel Colour model paints available online — over 130 individual paints covering every type in the Citadel range. Fast UK delivery from our Newport base.

Whether you're painting your first Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine or finishing a detailed Age of Sigmar warband, Citadel Colour paints are the gold standard for miniature painting. Designed specifically for Games Workshop models, they deliver exceptional coverage, consistency and finish.

The Citadel Paint System

Citadel paints are organised into a layered painting system — each paint type has a specific role in building up a finished miniature:

Base Paints

The foundation of any paint job — Base paints have high pigment density for excellent coverage in a single coat. Key Base paints we stock include Mephiston Red, Abaddon Black, Averland Sunset, Balthasar Gold, Caledor Sky, Caliban Green, Bugman's Glow and Catachan Fleshtone.

Shade Paints

Shades flow into recesses to create instant depth and shadow — one of the most powerful tools in the Citadel system. We stock popular shades including Biel-Tan Green, Carroburg Crimson, Casandora Yellow and Athenian Camoshade.

Layer Paints

Layer paints are thinner than Base paints, designed for building up highlights and blending. We stock a wide range including Administratum Grey, Alaitoc Blue, Altdorf Guard Blue, Calgar Blue, Cadian Fleshtone, Auric Armour Gold, Brass Scorpion and Bloodreaver Flesh.

Contrast Paints

Contrast paints are a game-changer for speed painting — a single coat over a white or grey primer creates shading, midtones and highlights simultaneously. We stock a wide range including Akhelian Green, Aggaros Dunes, Basilicanum Grey and Black Templar.

Dry Paints

Dry paints are formulated for drybrushing — a quick technique for adding highlights to raised surfaces and textures. We stock Astorath Red and more in the Dry range.

Technical Paints

Technical paints create special effects — from realistic blood and gore to textured basing materials. We stock fan favourites including Blood for the Blood God, Argellan Earth, Armageddon Dust, Astrogranite and Balor Brown.

Which Citadel Paints Do I Need?

If you're just starting out, the recommended starter combination is:

• 1-2 Base paints in your army's main colours
• Nuln Oil or Agrax Earthshade shade for instant depth
• 1-2 Layer paints for highlights
• A Contrast paint for speed painting details

More experienced painters will want to explore the full Technical range for basing effects and the Dry range for quick highlighting on textured surfaces.

Buy Citadel Paints in the UK

The Imagination Shop stocks over 130 individual Citadel Colour paints with fast UK delivery from Newport, South Wales. We're a dedicated hobby shop — also see our Hobby Shop Newport guide for our full Warhammer and hobby range.