Can I mix different paint brands together?

You can mix within the same paint type (acrylic with acrylic, enamel with enamel). Do not mix acrylics with enamels or lacquers. Vallejo and Citadel (both acrylics) can be mixed. Tamiya acrylics use alcohol-based solvent, so mixing with water-based acrylics may not work well.

How accurate are these colour matches?

The accuracy percentage indicates how close the mix is to a reference colour. 90%+ is a very good match. Military colours vary between references, so a range of 85-95% is realistic. Always test on a scrap piece first.

What thinning ratio should I use for airbrushing?

Generally 1:1 paint to thinner for most acrylics through a 0.3mm nozzle. Lacquers like Mr.Color work best at 1:1.5 or even 1:2. Start thinner and add paint if it spatters.

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Paint Brand Mixing Calculator \u2014 Colour Matching

Find paint matches and mixing ratios across Citadel, Vallejo, Tamiya, AK and Mr.Color.

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How We Calculate This

This calculator uses a database of common military and model colours with equivalent paints across major hobby paint brands. It provides the closest matching paint or mixing recipe with a colour accuracy estimate.

Ratios are by volume. Always mix small test batches first and compare against references under natural light.

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Last updated: March 2026

All calculations are estimates. Always verify quantities before purchasing materials.