Warhammer 40,000 — Space Marines
Imperial Fists paint scheme
The Imperial Fists paint scheme — every colour you need to paint Imperial Fists, what each one is for, and a one-click route to the cheaper Vallejo, Army Painter or Pro Acryl equivalent. Bright yellow Space Marines. A bold yellow scheme that looks best built up over a warm base.
Imperial Fists colour palette
Averland Sunset Yriel Yellow Flash Gitz Yellow Agrax Earthshade Abaddon Black Leadbelcher Khorne Red White Scar
A starting-point recipe using classic Citadel colours — approximate, not an official step-by-step. Tap any paint for its closest match in other brands, and confirm colours against a physical swatch.
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Don't own Citadel? Convert the whole list to Vallejo, Army Painter or Pro Acryl.
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Each row is a colour in the Imperial Fists paint scheme and what it's for — undercoat, basecoat, highlight, metal or wash. Work top to bottom: undercoat and basecoats first, then washes to add depth, then highlights last. If you don't use Citadel, click any paint to see its closest Vallejo, Army Painter and Pro Acryl equivalents.
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Compare the paints in this scheme
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- Leadbelcher vs Vallejo Cold Grey — is the cheaper paint a match?
- Leadbelcher vs The Army Painter Shining Silver — is the cheaper paint a match?
- Khorne Red vs The Army Painter Dragon Red — is the cheaper paint a match?
Related
- All faction paint lists
- Paint Converter — swap any colour to another brand.
- All paint comparisons — Citadel vs Vallejo & Army Painter, side by side.
- Vallejo conversion chart — the whole Citadel range at a glance.
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