GW 29-18 Citadel - Contrast: Ultramarines Blue 18 ml acrylic paint

Citadel Contrast Paint – Ultramarines Blue 18ml

Citadel Contrast Ultramarines Blue is a deep, vibrant blue paint designed to deliver striking results in a single coat. Specially formulated for fast, effective painting, Contrast paints combine the power of a Base, Shade, and Layer in one application. Applied over a light primer like Wraithbone or Grey Seer, Ultramarines Blue provides rich colour with smooth shadows and natural highlights – ideal for painting the iconic armour of Space Marines and other blue-clad warriors of Warhammer 40,000.

Product details:

• Colour: Ultramarines Blue
• Range: Citadel Contrast
• Volume: 18ml
• Type: water-based semi-transparent acrylic paint
• Designed for: Citadel and other miniatures

About Citadel Colour paints:

Citadel Colour paints by Games Workshop are the gold standard in miniature painting, offering exceptional consistency and vibrant colour. The Contrast range revolutionises painting by allowing hobbyists to achieve realistic depth and shading in a single layer, saving time while maintaining high-quality results.

Citadel Colour ranges explained:

• Base – high-pigment paints for solid foundation coats.
• Layer – thinner paints for subtle highlights and gradients.
• Shade – washes that flow into recesses to create natural shadows.
• Dry – thick paints for drybrushing textures and quick highlights.
• Contrast – transparent paints that combine base, shade, and highlight in one coat.
• Technical – effect paints for special finishes such as mud, rust, blood, or glow effects.

Usage tips:

Apply Ultramarines Blue over a light basecoat such as Wraithbone or Grey Seer. Use a medium or large brush for even coverage, letting the paint flow into recesses naturally. Once dry, you can edge highlight with Calgar Blue or Fenrisian Grey for extra definition. Perfect for Space Marine armour, clothing, and other sci-fi details. Non-toxic and water-based, ready to use straight from the pot.

About the manufacturer:

Games Workshop, the British creator of Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer Age of Sigmar, produces Citadel Colour – the industry standard for miniature painting. The Contrast range, including Ultramarines Blue, enables hobbyists to achieve professional results quickly and easily.