Citadel Contrast Paint: Doomfire Magenta (18ml)

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Blood Angels Red and Flesh Tearers Red gave painters new ways to paint reds, and Baal Red opens up new possibilities thanks to its more saturated colour.

Emma: This paint has a lovely jade-like tone, which is really intense and vivid. I love using it over Stormhost Silver on gemstones or thinned down for a different take on crystal blades than the usual blue. Emma: I’ve been painting for many years, and Contrast is one of the most fun and versatile paint ranges I’ve worked with. They are easy and fun to use, making armies faster than ever to paint. Contrast blues are some of the most saturated paints in the range, and Pylar Glacier exists to slot in between Aethermatic Blue and Talassar Blue .

Doomfire Magenta from Citadel Colour is a bright and intense paint with a smooth and consistent consistency. It provides great coverage with a single coat and dries to a smooth, matte finish. The paint has finely ground pigments and is part of the Foundation range, making it ideal for use as a base coat or for achieving a bold and vibrant finish. It is an excellent addition to any painter’s palette and is suitable for both beginners and experienced miniature painters. What armies to paint with Doomfire Magenta Magos Purple and Shyish Purple were lighter Contrast paints, perfect for tinting and glazing . Out of the pot Luxion Purple provides a rich and luxurious layer. Chaos Space Marines: Doomfire Magenta can be used to create an eerie and intimidating look for Chaos Space Marines. This color can be used to highlight the details on their armor and weapons, giving them a menacing and otherworldly appearance. Aeldari Emerald is a colour unlike any in the current Contrast range, giving you a brand new choice for a whole range of effects.

Emma: Baal Red is a pure, bright red. It’s versatile and easy to blend with other Contrast paints like Magmadroth Flame. I have used it for gemstones, armour plates on Orks , and plasma effects on Chaos Space Marine weapons.When selecting colors to combine with Doomfire Magenta, I suggest considering complementary and analogous color schemes to achieve a balanced look. Teal, copper, and pink colors can create a harmonious and interesting color combination with Doomfire Magenta. We suggest choosing Runelord Brass if you want copper-colored paint. The metallic sheen of this paint can give miniatures painted with Doomfire Magenta a more opulent appearance. To create a shiny and striking feature, Runelord Brass can be used to accent armor, weapons, or equipment. Emma: Regally vibrant, Luxion Purple keeps a bright tone even in the darker areas of your miniatures – great for Hedonites of Slaanesh and the Emperor’s Children . This is my favourite purple Contrast of all time! Launched in 2019, the Contrast range revolutionised miniatures painting. Now, the new colours span the entire spectrum, from eye-searing emeralds and yellows, to fiery reds and bold blues. We’re really spoilt for choice! To give us a hand exploring the new range, we asked Warhammer TV painting presenter Emma Robinson to provide us with ideas for using some of the new colours.