Excited for Contrast paint? Check all the latest on the Citadel Contrast Color paint including pricing predictions and tips from actual use!
We’ve been hearing all sorts of news and tidbits revolving around contrast paints. While it’s still on the way, we can take a look at everything we know about the product so far. These all range from rumors to personal experience from other artists. Check out everything you need to know on these paints.
Bottle Size
We’ve also finally got a side-by-side glimpse of the size of contrast paint bottles. It looks like they’re right in between the size of a normal paint pot and a wash. (our guess is 18mL because that’s splitting the difference between 12mL and 24mL.)
Retail Price
Obviously, the price will probably be the deal breaker for most. Recent rumors were $10 a pot, however, after the reveal of their smaller pot size than washes, that seems unlikely at this point.
A better estimate would be in the $6-$8 range, however, at the end of the day, you will have to decide whether buying 4 paints at say $8 is better than 8 normal paints at $4.50 ea before needing thier new primer to make the whole system work.
New Ways To Use Contrast:
They look to also work over lighter colors as well. Henry from Cult of Paint had this to say:
Also, this is what happens when you airbrush them over silver
Here are the very latest updates that we have published on the new paints so you can make the call if they are a hard pass, or must have!
New Citadel Contrast Paint June’s GW Releases REVEALED
Get ready for two more weeks on the GW hype train as Contrast paints are the first new releases for Games Workshop in June!
Contrast Paint or Bust! 2 Videos You Have To See To Believe
Contrast or Bust! Go beyond the hype with these two videos on the new Citadel Contrast Color paint that show more than one thick coat. Read More
Top 5 Things To Know Before You Decide On Contrast Paints
Excited for Contrast paint? Don’t miss the top 5 things you need to know before you decide if the new Citadel Contrast Color paint line is for you! Read More
Hidden In Plain Sight: GW Contrast Paints Already Released?
Believe it or not, Contrast Paints have been in the works for a while now, and two may already have been released and hiding in plain sight! Read More
Citadel Contrast Paint System REVEALED!
It’s happening! Citadel “Contrast” Paints are here! Do not miss the big reveal of the new paints and the very easy process of using them! Read More
In the meantime, check out their website and explore the possibilities with the new selection of paints headed our way.
While we are still waiting on the contrast paints to hit the shelves, we can keep checking out what some artist’s personal experiences were as well as inventing our own paint recipes. What paint colors are you going to go after first? Is there a certain model in your army that you’ll be using contrast paints on first? Let us know in the comments of our Facebook Hobby Group.
About the Author: Rob Baer
Rob Baer
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About Rob Baer: Founder, Publisher, & Managing Editor of Spikey Bits, the leading tabletop gaming news website focused on the hobby side of wargaming and miniatures.
Rob also co-founded and currently hosts the Long War Podcast, which has over 350 episodes and focuses on tabletop miniatures gaming, specializing in Warhammer 40k. and spent six years writing for Bell of Lost Souls.
Every year, along with his co-hosts, he helps host the Long War 40k Doubles Tournament at Adepticon and the Long War 40k Doubles at Las Vegas Open, which attracts over 350 players from around the world.
Rob has won many Warhammer 40k Tournaments over the years, including multiple first-place finishes in Warhammer 40k Grand Tournaments over the years and even winning 1st place at the Adepticon 40k Team Tournament.
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