This post is partly a reference for myself as to which colours to use (Citadel or Vallejo) when painting my Epic Battles Napoleonic French. I’ve listed colours that could be used from both systems.
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Line Infantry
An overall base coat should be applied with London Grey or Mechanicus Standard Grey.
BASE COAT
| Area | Vallejo | Citadel |
|---|---|---|
| Jackets | Dark Prussian Blue | Kantor Blue |
| Belts/Muskets/Slings & Lapels | Light Grey | Grey Seer |
| Trousers | Any of Offwhite, London Grey or Beige | Pallid Wych Flesh, Mechanicus Standard Grey or Karak Stone |
| Shako & Boots | Black | Abaddon Black |
| Skin | Basic Skin Tone | Cadian Flesh |
| Collars, Cuffs & Lapel Piping | Dark Vermillion | Mephiston Red |
| (Voltiguers) Plumes & Epaulettes | Black Green | Caliban Green |
| (Voltigeurs) Collar, Epaulette edging, Pompom, Tip of Plume | Yellow Ochre | Yriel Yellow |
| (Grenadiers) Plumes, Epaulettes and Shako Lace | Dark Vermillion | Mephiston Red |
| Backpacks & Musket Wood | Flat Brown | Mournfang Brown |
| Musket Barrel, Bayonet & Canteen | Oily Steel | Leadbelcher |
| Shako Plates, Sword Hilts, Chin Scales & Buttons | Old Gold | Retributor Gold |
WASH
| Area | Vallejo | Citadel |
|---|---|---|
| Grey Trousers, Shako Covers & Steel | Dark Tone | Nuln Oil |
| Beige Trousers & Shako Covers | Strong Tone | Agrax Earthshade |
| White Trousers | Dilute Light Grey | Dilute Grey Seer |
| Skin & Gold | Flesh Wash | Reikland Fleshshade |
HIGHLIGHT
| Area | Vallejo | Citadel |
|---|---|---|
| White | Offwhite | Pallid Wych Flesh |
| Yellow | Flat Yellow | Dorn Yellow |
| Green | Intermediate Green | Warpstone Glow |
| Black | Black Grey | Dark Reaper |
| Bayonets | Plate Mail | Stormhost Silver |
Light Infantry in Greatcoats
An overall base coat should be applied with London Grey or Mechanicus Standard Grey.
BASECOAT
| Area | Vallejo | Citadel |
|---|---|---|
| Greatcoats | London Grey, Beige or Light Brown | Mechanicus Standard Grey, Karak Stone or Balor Brown |
| Trousers & inside Open Jackets | Dark Prussian Blue | Kantor Blue |
| Piping, Belts & Straps | Light Grey | Grey Seer |
| Shako & Boots | Black | Abaddon Black |
| Skin | Basic Skin Tone | Cadian Flesh |
| (Carabinier) Straps, Plumes, Epaulettes and Shako Lace | Dark Vermillion | Mephiston Red |
| (Voltigeurs) Epaulettes & Plume | Black Green | Caliban Green |
| (Voltigeurs) Collar, Edge of Epaulettes, Shako Lace & Tip of Plume | Yellow Ochre | Yriel Yellow |
| Backpacks & Musket Wood | Flat Brown | Mournfang Brown |
| Musket Barrel, Shako Plate, Chin Scales, Bayonet & buttons | Oily Steel | Leadbelcher |
WASH
| Area | Vallejo | Citadel |
|---|---|---|
| Grey Greatcoats, Trousers, Shako Covers and Steel | Dark Tone | Nuln Oil |
| Beige & Light Brown Greatcoats, Trousers & Shako Covers | Strong Tone | Agrax Earthshade |
| Skin | Flesh Wash | Reikland Fleshshade |
HIGHLIGHT
| Area | Vallejo | Citadel |
|---|---|---|
| White | Offwhite | Pallid Wych Flesh |
| Yellow | Flat Yellow | Dorn Yellow |
| Green | Intermediate Green | Warpstone Glow |
| Black | Black Grey | Dark Reaper |
| Bayonets | Plate Mail | Stormhost Silver |