Citadel Colour transforms Warhammer miniature painting into a precision craft with smart digital tools. This official app delivers professional techniques, color science, and community features tailored for Citadel Paint users. From Contrast paint shortcuts to display-level blending tutorials, it bridges hobbyist passion with studio-quality results through intuitive mobile features.
Features of Citadel Colour:
✨ Paint Genius
✨ 78+ interactive guides with layer-by-layer visual timelines
✨ 360° model showcases with pinch-zoom metallic flake analysis
✨ Paint Calculator converting drops to exact bottle equivalents
⚡ Project Command
⚡ Multi-phase checklists with paint drying time reminders
⚡ Side-by-side progress slideshows exportable as PDF
🌪 Live Features
🌪 Weekly Golden Demon winners’ technique breakdowns
🌪 Global paint consistency alerts for humidity conditions
Pros of Citadel Colour:
Developed by Games Workshop’s color lab team using 40K production data
Integrates with Citadel’s manufacturing specs for authentic match guarantees
Patented “Paint Reality” engine adjusts tutorials to your local lighting
Cons of Citadel Colour:
- Requires 5GB+ storage for offline model galleries
- Advanced airbrush content locked behind Warhammer+ membership
- Community posts require manual GW copyright approval
Versus Competitors
Duncan Rhodes Academy • Broader genres, fewer army-specific walkthroughs
PaintRack: Better inventory management, zero studio-sanctioned recipes
Army Painter • Cross-brand flexibility, lacks Citadel’s proprietary methods
Market Performance of Citadel Colour:
Rated 4.7/5 (23K reviews) with 1M+ installs since the 2022 Warhammer Fest launch.
v3.32.0 (2024)
• Added Horus Heresy Legions metallic weathering matrices
• Fixed Legion Green layer transparency glitch
Elevate brush control beyond Citadel’s retail pamphlets—this app turns paint pots into strategic weapons.
