Paint record

Ratling Grime

Citadel

Contrast · #8E8684

Wash / transparentCitadel Contrast

Monument Pro Acryl Transparent White is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 64 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. In our digital catalog, Ratling Grime is classified as a neutral grey, mid-tone and muted. The catalog suggests Black Templar as a darker color and Basilicanum Grey as a lighter color to test, both from Citadel. Limited catalog matches do not establish that the original paint has no physical equivalent.

Cross-brand results

Ratling Grime equivalents in other ranges

The catalog has no same-type candidate scoring at least 78% for Ratling Grime. Broader catalog coverage or a physical test may reveal options the digital table misses.

The stored swatch for Monument Pro Acryl Transparent White is clearly lighter than the swatch for Ratling Grime. This is a digital comparison; check the actual paints before changing a recipe.

How to read the score

96–100Very close color

88–95Close color

78–87Similar color

0–77Loose color match

Scores compare approximate digital swatches. Test the paint before substituting.

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About this color

Color profile

Familygrey
Lightnessmid
Saturationmuted
Undertoneneutral

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Match difficulty

Hard to match
Closest cross-brand match

Found in 0 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.

Possible uses for this color

single coat base coating
Common questions

Frequently asked

What is the closest equivalent to Citadel Ratling Grime?

The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Monument Pro Acryl Transparent White at 64% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.

Is Ratling Grime a one-coat paint?

Ratling Grime is listed as a contrast paint, a category intended for translucent base-and-shade applications. Its appearance depends on the undercoat, shape and coat thickness; the digital swatch does not predict those effects. Follow the product's application guidance.

What do I highlight and shade Ratling Grime with?

The digital catalog suggests testing Basilicanum Grey for a lighter step and Black Templar for a darker step, both from Citadel. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.

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