Wheels & Wings Hobbies · Paint Reference

Vallejo Model Color

Complete colour listing · Water-based acrylics for brush painting

Vallejo Model Color — Full Colour List

Water-based acrylics for brush painting. Covering military, historical, and civilian subjects across all scales. Each colour includes notes on typical military, historical, or scale modelling applications.

VLJ70837Sand YellowUniversalWarm sand-yellow. Suitable for Italian desert vehicles, German early-war DAK sand, and general-purpose arid terrain subjects.VLJ70916Sand YellowUniversalWarm sand-yellow. Suitable for Italian desert vehicles, German early-war DAK sand, and general-purpose arid terrain subjects.VLJ70819Iraqi SandArmourIraqi/Middle Eastern desert sand tone. Suitable for IDF Sinai Grey variants, Iraqi Army T-55/T-72 (sand repaints), and modern coalition desert vehicle base colours. Gulf War and Iraq War period subjects.VLJ70977Desert YellowArmourDesert yellow for North African, Middle Eastern, and general arid camouflage schemes. Versatile across multiple national armies and periods.VLJ70913Yellow OchreUniversalWarm ochre for Dunkelgelb highlights, Italian colonial vehicles, stone and masonry in dioramas, and mixing yellow-brown tones.VLJ70912Green OchreUniversalYellow-green ochre for vegetation, some WWII Japanese aircraft camouflage components, and warm green mixing.VLJ70881Yellow GreenUniversalBright yellow-green for vegetation highlights, late-war Luftwaffe RLM 82 approximation, and general foliage painting.VLJ70888Olive GreyUniversalNeutral olive-grey. Suitable for some Pacific theatre US equipment, British Mk.IV tank (WWI grey-green), and as a mid-tone in olive drab weathering.VLJ70894Russian GreenArmourSoviet 4BO Protective Green — standard Russian military green. T-34/76, IS-2, SU-100, and all Eastern Front Soviet AFVs. The definitive Soviet armour colour.VLJ70896German Camouflage Extra Dark GreenArmourVery dark green for shading German Olivgrün (RAL 6003) recesses, and as a shadow tone under camouflage patterns on Panther and Tiger variants.VLJ70897Bronze GreenArmour · AircraftBritish/Commonwealth Bronze Green — Western Desert upper surface and vehicle standard 1940–1942. Suitable for Crusader, Matilda II, and some RAF Desert Air Force aircraft in bronze-green schemes.VLJ70898Dark GreenUniversalDark military green for shadow areas, thick vegetation in dioramas, and dark green equipment details.VLJ70899Dark Prussian BlueFiguresDark Prussian blue for Napoleonic Prussian infantry, WWI German Navy uniform, and dark blue military uniform subjects.VLJ70839UltramarineUniversalVivid ultramarine blue for national marking roundels (RAF blue outer ring), general-purpose deep blue, and figure painting.VLJ70925BlueUniversalStandard medium blue for roundels, national markings, and general-purpose blue.VLJ70963Flat BlueUniversalMatte blue for aircraft roundels, ship markings, and general figure painting blue.VLJ70908Carmine RedFiguresDeep carmine red for uniform facings, regimental details on historical Napoleonic and Victorian era figures, and deep red equipment.VLJ70934Transparent RedUniversalTransparent red for glazing, gem effects, canopy tinting, and red wash effects over metallic surfaces.VLJ70936Transparent YellowUniversalTransparent yellow for glazing over metals (gold tints), gem effects, and colour modulation glazes.VLJ70937Transparent BlueUniversalTransparent blue for glazing, water effects, gem effects, and blue wash over metallic or white surfaces.VLJ70938Transparent GreenUniversalTransparent green for glazing, gem effects, and Aotake interior coating approximation on Japanese aircraft.VLJ70822German Camouflage Black BrownArmourVery dark brown used as a shading wash and deep shadow on German Dunkelgelb vehicles. Applied to recesses, tracks, and very dark mud effects on WWII German armour.VLJ70984Flat BrownUniversalFlat matte brown for groundwork, wood, and general earth tones across all scales and subjects.VLJ70872Chocolate BrownUniversalDark chocolate brown for deep wood effects, heavy leather shading, and dark earth groundwork in dioramas.VLJ70843Cork BrownUniversalWarm mid-brown for cork textures, Mediterranean stone walls in dioramas, and WWII Italian vehicle camouflage brown components.VLJ70941Burnt UmberUniversalClassic dark warm brown for deep recesses, Dunkelbraun RAL 7017 (early WWII German two-colour scheme on Panzer I/II, 1939), and figure deep shadow.VLJ70940Saddle BrownUniversalMedium leather brown for tack, saddles, cavalry equipment, and any brown leather subject.VLJ70982Cavalry BrownFiguresDeep cavalry brown for hussar and cavalry figure accoutrements, boots, and dark leather horse equipment.VLJ70980BlackUniversalPure black for deep shadow, panel lines, tyres, and any black detail work across all modelling subjects.VLJ70950BlackUniversalPure black for deep shadow, panel lines, tyres, and any black detail work across all modelling subjects.VLJ70862Black GreyUniversalVery dark grey, almost black. Suitable for rubber tyres on vehicles, exhaust pipe blackening on aircraft, and night aircraft undersides.VLJ70863Gunmetal GreyUniversalDark metallic grey for gun barrels, engine components, and machined metal surfaces on any subject.VLJ70865Oily SteelUniversalOily metallic steel for worn metal surfaces, tank tracks, and any subject showing heavily used bare metal.VLJ70864SilverUniversalBright metallic silver for NMF (natural metal finish) aircraft, aircraft propellers, and all bare metal effects.VLJ70997SilverUniversalBright metallic silver for NMF aircraft, polished propeller spinners, and bare metal surfaces on any subject.VLJ70996GoldUniversalBright metallic gold for rank insignia, unit badges, and decorative metalwork on figure models.VLJ70998CopperUniversalMetallic copper for period fittings, steam locomotive details, naval gun breech fittings, and warm metallic highlights.VLJ70857Golden OliveUniversalWarm olive-gold. Suitable for WWII Japanese aircraft fuselage mottle lighter tones and diorama autumn vegetation.VLJ70893US Dark GreenArmourUS Army Dark Green component (ANA 612 approximation) for disruptive camouflage on WWII US and Allied vehicles.VLJ70967Olive DrabArmourUS Olive Drab (ANA 613) — standard WWII US Army vehicle and aircraft colour. M4 Sherman, M3 Lee, P-47 Thunderbolt, B-17 Flying Fortress upper surfaces. The definitive WWII US Army colour.VLJ70887US Olive DrabArmourUS Olive Drab (ANA 613 / FS 34088) — standard WWII US Army vehicle and aircraft colour. M4 Sherman, M3 Lee, P-47 Thunderbolt, B-17 Flying Fortress upper surfaces.VLJ70921English UniformFiguresBritish Khaki Drill uniform colour. Suitable for British 8th Army infantry (North Africa), Commonwealth troops in tropical uniform, and WWII British figure khaki drill.VLJ70988KhakiFigures · ArmourStandard khaki for British/Commonwealth uniforms, equipment, and webbing across all theatres. The essential colour for any British WWII figure.VLJ70989Sky GreyAircraftRAF Sky Grey underside approximation for small-scale aircraft and carrier-based Fleet Air Arm aircraft.VLJ70971Green GreyAircraft · ArmourGreen-grey for transitional and Cold War aircraft schemes, and general-purpose grey-green military subjects.VLJ70973US Navy BlueAircraft · FiguresDark navy blue for USN aircraft (Gloss Sea Blue approximation), US Navy uniform painting, and other dark blue national marking subjects.VLJ70825German Camouflage Pale BrownArmourPale brown camouflage component for German late-war armour. Used as a highlight or faded variant of Rotbraun on Panther and Tiger camouflage schemes.VLJ70740Camouflage Middle BrownArmourMid-tone brown camouflage component. Suitable for WWII German vehicle brown elements in the three-tone Dunkelgelb/Olivgrün/Rotbraun system, and as a general-purpose earth tone on any armour subject.VLJ70741Camouflage Black GreenArmourVery dark green-black. Suitable for deep shadow recesses on German camouflage schemes, Waffen-SS dot and oakleaf pattern shadow tones, and black-green details on any military subject.VLJ70745Dark RoseFiguresDeep muted rose tone. Suitable for shading mid-range skin tones on historical figures, underlayer for lips and wounds on 1/35 scale figures, and deep rose uniform facings on Napoleonic subjects.VLJ70746Chestnut BrownFigures · UniversalRich warm chestnut brown. Suitable for horse painting on cavalry figures, dark leather belts and straps, wooden stock and furniture on 1/35 weapons, and deep brown hair on military figures.VLJ70747Faded RedUniversalDesaturated, sun-bleached red. Suitable for worn Soviet star national markings, faded red oxide primer showing through chipped paint on weathered vehicles, and aged red markings on diorama buildings.VLJ70748Light PinkFiguresLight pink tone for extreme skin highlights, lip colour on 1/35 and 1/16 scale figures, and highlight coats over medium flesh tones on northern European complexion subjects.VLJ70749Dark PurpleFigures · UniversalDeep dark purple. Suitable for Roman imperial garments on ancient figures, deep shadow on violet and purple uniform facings, and bruise/wound effects on large-scale military figures.VLJ70750Light VioletFigures · UniversalLight violet tone. Suitable for highlighting dark blue and purple uniform facings on Napoleonic figures, and general-purpose highlight work over darker violet and blue tones.VLJ70751Black VioletFigures · UniversalVery dark blue-violet, near black. Suitable for deep shadow on dark blue uniforms, night sky effects in diorama backdrops, and deep recess shading on any dark blue or purple subject.VLJ70752Infantry BlueFiguresMedium-dark blue for infantry uniform coats. Suitable for Napoleonic French line infantry, ACW Union coats, and general historical infantry blue uniform subjects across the 18th and 19th centuries.VLJ70753Light Blue GreenAircraft · UniversalLight blue-green tone. Suitable for some WWII Italian aircraft underside colours, Regia Aeronautica light scheme components, and general-purpose pale teal highlight work on any subject.VLJ70754Continental BlueFiguresMedium blue for Continental Army uniforms of the American Revolutionary War. Suitable for 1776–1783 American infantry coats, and as a general mid-tone blue for 18th-century European military uniforms.VLJ70755Light EmeraldUniversalBright light emerald green. Suitable for gem and jewel effects on large-scale figures, vivid vegetation highlights in dioramas, and signal or identification colour details on any military subject.VLJ70756Splinter GreenFigures · ArmourMid green for German Splittermuster 31 and Zeltbahn shelter quarter camouflage. Suitable for Wehrmacht and Waffen-SS shelter halves, helmet covers in early-war splinter pattern, and Zeltbahn ground sheets 1939–1943.VLJ70757Pacific GreenArmour · AircraftMuted mid-green for Pacific theatre subjects. Suitable for USMC vehicle and equipment green in the Pacific 1942–1945, IJA vehicle green components, and general jungle camouflage subjects.VLJ70758Bright GreenUniversalVivid bright green for signal markings, vegetation highlights in dioramas, and any subject requiring a saturated green. Useful as a highlight over darker military greens.VLJ70759German Tank CrewFiguresBlack-grey for Wehrmacht and Waffen-SS Panzer crew uniforms. The standard colour for German armoured vehicle crew black wrap jackets and trousers 1939–1945, including Panzertruppe and StuG crew figures.VLJ70760Light MudUniversalLight, dry mud tone. Suitable for dry dust and dried mud effects on vehicle running gear, boot and equipment mud on figure bases, and pale earth groundwork in dioramas.VLJ70761Old WoodUniversalWeathered grey-brown for aged and sun-bleached timber. Suitable for diorama wooden structures, fence posts and crates, decking on ship models, and worn wooden weapon stocks on historical figures.VLJ70762Grey BrownUniversalNeutral grey-brown. Suitable for WWI German field grey approximation on small scales, diorama stone and masonry, and as a general-purpose mid-tone earth colour across all modelling subjects.VLJ70763CanvasFigures · UniversalNatural canvas tan. Suitable for WWII vehicle canvas covers and soft-top vehicle hoods, tent and shelter fabric in dioramas, webbing and pack straps on any WWII Allied figure, and general fabric painting.VLJ70764Military YellowArmour · UniversalWarm military yellow. Suitable for WWII German vehicle tactical number and marking yellow, some post-war AFV identification markings, and general-purpose military yellow details across all subjects.VLJ70765Desert TanArmourWarm desert tan. Suitable for US Army and USMC CARC tan vehicle finish (Gulf War and Iraq War era), modern NATO desert camouflage schemes, and Middle Eastern theatre subjects from 1991 onward.VLJ70766Cream WhiteUniversalWarm off-white with a creamy tone. Suitable for scale adjustment on white markings at small scales, highlight coats on ivory and bone surfaces, and aged white fabric on historical figures and diorama props.VLJ70767Desert BrownArmourDark warm brown for desert vehicle shading and groundwork. Suitable for shadow tones on North African and Middle Eastern desert vehicles, dried mud on running gear, and arid diorama base tones.VLJ70768BC Dark BrownArmour · UniversalVery dark brown for deep recesses, heavy mud and earth effects, and shadow tones on any brown-painted subject. Suitable for track link weathering and deep soil in diorama groundwork.VLJ70769Mustard BrownArmour · UniversalWarm yellow-brown mustard tone. Suitable for some WWII Italian vehicle colours, faded Dunkelgelb approximation, and general-purpose warm earth mixing on desert and Mediterranean theatre subjects.VLJ70770New WoodUniversalFresh-cut timber tone. Suitable for new or unweathered wooden surfaces in dioramas, freshly replaced planking on ship models, and weapon stocks on figures where new wood is intended.VLJ70771Dark RustUniversalDeep dark rust-brown. Base coat for heavy rust and corrosion weathering effects on vehicles and armour, iron oxide primer showing beneath chipped paint, and heavily corroded metal surfaces.VLJ70772Medium Grey BlueAircraft · ShipsMedium blue-grey. Suitable for USN aircraft intermediate blue-grey schemes, Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm upper surface colours, and ship superstructure grey-blue tones on WWII and Cold War naval subjects.VLJ70773Violet GreyUniversalCool grey with a slight violet cast. Suitable for shadow tones on white and light grey surfaces, some Luftwaffe RLM 76 shadow approximations, and colour modulation on light-coloured aircraft schemes.VLJ70774Lavender GreyUniversalPale grey with a soft lavender tone. Suitable for highlight and colour modulation on light grey subjects, post-war jet aircraft underside tones, and general-purpose cool highlight over any grey or white surface.VLJ70800Gunmetal Blue (Metallic)UniversalBlue-toned metallic gunmetal. Suitable for blued steel gun barrels on historical and military figures, aircraft engine exhausts, and any machined metal surface where a cooler steel tone is required.VLJ70801Brass (Metallic)UniversalWarm metallic brass. Suitable for shell casings and cartridge details on artillery and figure models, naval fittings and brasswork on ship subjects, instrument panels, and period metalwork on any scale.VLJ70802Sunset RedUniversalWarm orange-red. Suitable for faded and sun-bleached red markings on vehicles and aircraft, rust highlight effects over darker rust bases, and warm red detail work on any subject.VLJ70803Brown RoseFiguresWarm brown-rose base tone for Mediterranean and darker Caucasian skin tones on figures. Suitable as an underpainting layer or shadow tone on 1/35 and larger scale figure faces and hands.VLJ70805German OrangeArmour · UniversalWarm orange tone matching German RAL 2009 orange. Suitable for German vehicle warning and safety markings, some Luftwaffe training aircraft orange elements, and post-war German vehicle identification markings.VLJ70806German YellowArmourRAL 1028 Melonengelb-toned yellow. Suitable for German vehicle tactical markings and divisional symbols, some Luftwaffe spinner identification bands, and German vehicle accessory equipment yellow details.VLJ70807Oxford BlueFigures · AircraftDark blue for RAF and Commonwealth service dress uniforms. Suitable for RAF officer and aircrew service dress on figure models, Fleet Air Arm uniforms, and general dark navy-blue uniform subjects.VLJ70808Blue GreenAircraft · UniversalMedium blue-green. Suitable for some WWII Italian Regia Aeronautica camouflage scheme components, general-purpose teal details on any subject, and water and sea effects in dioramas.VLJ70809Royal BlueFigures · UniversalVivid royal blue. Suitable for Napoleonic cavalry uniform facings, national marking roundel blue on some Commonwealth aircraft, and general-purpose saturated blue detail painting on figure and vehicle subjects.VLJ70810Royal PurpleFigures · UniversalRich royal purple. Suitable for Roman imperial and Byzantine figure garments, ecclesiastical and ceremonial dress on historical figures, and general-purpose vivid purple detail work on any scale subject.VLJ70811Blue VioletFigures · UniversalMedium blue-violet. Suitable for shadow tones on blue uniforms, Napoleonic cavalry uniform facings in violet-blue tones, and general-purpose blue-purple detail on historical figure and diorama subjects.VLJ70812Violet RedFigures · UniversalDeep red with a violet cast. Suitable for Napoleonic uniform facings in crimson-violet tones, deep red shading on figure models, and general-purpose dark red-purple detail on historical subjects.VLJ70815Basic Skin ToneFiguresNeutral mid-range base skin tone for figure painting. Suitable as a starting point for most Caucasian and Mediterranean complexion military figures across all scales and periods.VLJ70816Luftwaffe Uniform WWIIFiguresLuftwaffe blue-grey uniform colour. Standard tunic and trouser colour for German Luftwaffe aircrew, ground personnel, and Fallschirmjäger figures 1939–1945. Essential for any WWII Luftwaffe figure.VLJ70823Luftwaffe GreenAircraft · ArmourRLM 71 Dunkelgrün approximation. Standard Luftwaffe upper surface dark green used on Bf 109E/F/G, Fw 190A/D, He 111, Ju 88, and most Luftwaffe aircraft 1939–1944 in the standard two-colour splinter scheme.VLJ70824Orange OchreUniversalWarm orange-ochre. Suitable for Dunkelgelb highlight and fade effects, Italian colonial vehicle sand tones, rust streaking over vehicle paint, and general-purpose warm earth detail work.VLJ70828Mahogany InkUniversalTransparent deep red-brown ink. Suitable for glazing over wood tones to deepen grain effects, shading leather equipment on figures, and tinting metallic surfaces for a warm oxidised effect.VLJ70829Amaranth RedFigures · UniversalDeep purplish-red. Suitable for Napoleonic British infantry coat facing colours in deep crimson, regimental distinctions on historical figures, and deep red uniform and equipment details on any military subject.VLJ70835Salmon RoseFiguresWarm salmon-pink. Suitable for mid-range highlight on Mediterranean and darker Caucasian skin tones, cheek and lip colour on 1/35 and larger scale figures, and warm skin highlight over medium flesh tones.VLJ70836London GreyAircraft · ShipsMedium warm grey. Suitable for RAF and Royal Navy camouflage grey schemes, British WWII and post-war aircraft upper surface tones, and ship hull and superstructure grey on Royal Navy 1939–1945 subjects.VLJ70838EmeraldUniversalRich saturated emerald green. Suitable for gem and jewellery effects on large-scale figures, vivid vegetation and foliage highlights in dioramas, and any subject requiring a deep, pure green tone.VLJ70841Andrea BlueFigures · UniversalMedium-dark pure blue. A versatile figure painting blue suitable for uniform coats, equipment details, and any historical or military subject requiring a clear, balanced mid-blue tone at any scale.VLJ70844Deep Sky BlueUniversalBright saturated sky blue. Suitable for national marking roundel blue on some aircraft, diorama sky backgrounds, and any subject requiring a vivid, clear blue tone.VLJ70846Mahogany BrownUniversalRich red-brown mahogany tone. Suitable for fine wood details on ship models, weapon stocks and furniture on large-scale figure models, and polished wood surfaces in dioramas.VLJ70847Dark SandArmour · UniversalDarker, richer sand tone. Suitable as a shadow and base coat on Dunkelgelb vehicles, North African and Middle Eastern desert vehicle shadow tones, and deep sand groundwork in dioramas.VLJ70851Bright OrangeUniversalVivid bright orange for national markings, high-visibility safety equipment on diorama subjects, rust highlight effects, and any subject requiring a saturated, pure orange tone.VLJ70850Pale SandUniversalVery light sand tone. Suitable as a highlight over buff and desert sand colours, dry-brushing on North African diorama terrain, and extreme faded effects on desert vehicles.VLJ70856Ochre BrownUniversalWarm red-ochre brown. Suitable for dried earth and clay groundwork in dioramas, shadow tones on sand and desert vehicle subjects, and general-purpose warm ochre mixing across all scales and subjects.VLJ70859Black RedUniversalVery dark red, near black. Suitable for deep shadow on red subjects, deep recess painting on red-painted vehicles, and as a base layer under red national markings to improve depth and contrast.VLJ70866Grey GreenAircraft · ArmourNeutral grey-green. Suitable for RLM 02 Grau aircraft interior colour on Luftwaffe aircraft cockpits and wheel bays, and general-purpose grey-green on WWII vehicle interior and equipment subjects.VLJ70867Dark Blue GreyAircraft · ShipsDark blue-grey. Suitable for RAF Extra Dark Sea Grey upper surface colour on Fleet Air Arm aircraft, Royal Navy ship camouflage, and shadow tones on any blue-grey scheme.VLJ70868Dark Sea GreenAircraft · ShipsDark muted sea green. Suitable for RAF Dark Green camouflage component on Spitfire, Hurricane, and Lancaster upper surfaces, and WWII British vehicle and ship camouflage green shadow tones.VLJ70870Medium Sea GreyAircraft · ShipsRAF Medium Sea Grey — standard underside and fuselage side colour for RAF aircraft from 1941 onward. Spitfire Mk.V/IX, Hurricane Mk.IIc, Lancaster, Halifax, and most RAF subjects in the standard day fighter scheme.VLJ70873US Field DrabArmour · FiguresUS Field Drab (FS 30118 approximation). Suitable for WWII US Army field equipment, canvas vehicle covers, webbing and pack straps on US infantry figures, and general-purpose drab earth tone on American military subjects.VLJ70874Tan EarthUniversalMid-range warm tan. Suitable for dry earth groundwork in dioramas, sand and dust effects on vehicle running gear, and general-purpose light earth tone on any military or civilian scale subject.VLJ70876Brown SandUniversalLight brown-sand tone. Suitable for North African and Mediterranean desert terrain, dust and dried earth effects on vehicle lower hulls, and as a highlight over darker sand and earth tones.VLJ70878Old Gold (Metallic)UniversalAged, muted metallic gold. Suitable for worn and tarnished rank insignia and medals on figure models, aged brasswork on ship subjects, and any gold detail requiring a more subdued, historical finish.VLJ70880Khaki GreyFigures · ArmourNeutral khaki-grey. Suitable for British and Commonwealth webbing and equipment in the grey-khaki shade used 1944–1945, US Army M1 helmet liner interiors, and general-purpose neutral khaki on any subject.VLJ70882Middle StoneArmourBritish Middle Stone (SCC 7 approximation) — standard base colour for British 8th Army vehicles in North Africa 1941–1943. Crusader, Matilda II, Churchill Mk.III, and all Western Desert British AFV subjects.VLJ70884Stone GreyUniversalWarm pale grey with a stone cast. Suitable for Mediterranean stone walls and masonry in dioramas, some post-war vehicle light grey tones, and as a highlight over medium grey subjects.VLJ70885Pastel GreenUniversalVery pale pastel green. Suitable for extreme highlight on dark green military subjects, some early WWII aircraft fabric surface tones, and medical or hospital equipment in diorama interiors.VLJ70886Green GreyArmour · AircraftGreen-grey for WWII and Cold War military subjects. Suitable for RLM 02 Grau aircraft interior colour on Luftwaffe cockpits and wheel bays, post-war armour grey-green finishes, and general-purpose grey-green on any military subject.VLJ70889Olive BrownUniversalDark olive-brown. Suitable for shadow tones on olive drab and khaki vehicles, Italian camouflage brown components, and deep earth tones in diorama groundwork across all scales.VLJ70890Refractive GreenUniversalBright, slightly luminous green. Suitable for modern high-visibility markings, signal equipment in dioramas, and any subject requiring a vivid, eye-catching green detail at any scale.VLJ70892Yellow OliveUniversalWarm yellow-olive. Suitable for IJA and IJN vehicle and equipment colours, some WWII Japanese aircraft camouflage components, and general-purpose warm olive mixing on Pacific theatre subjects.VLJ70895Gunship GreenArmour · AircraftUS Army Aviation and USAF gunship green (FS 34031 approximation). Suitable for AH-64 Apache, UH-60 Black Hawk, and other US Army and USAF helicopter subjects in standard olive-green finish.VLJ70991Dark Sea GreyAircraft · ShipsRAF Dark Sea Grey — standard upper surface colour for Fleet Air Arm carrier-based aircraft and some Coastal Command subjects. Swordfish, Barracuda, Seafire, and WWII Royal Navy aircraft in standard temperate scheme.VLJ70993White GreyUniversalVery pale warm grey, almost white. Suitable for extreme highlight on any grey subject, winter camouflage base coat, and general-purpose near-white tone for scale lightening on any military subject.VLJ70999Copper (Metallic)UniversalMetallic copper. Suitable for period fittings, steam locomotive boiler and pipe details, naval gun breech fittings, and warm copper-tone metallic highlights on any scale subject.

Shopping for Vallejo Model Color at Wheels & Wings

Vallejo Model Color is stocked continuously at our Toronto store and ships across Canada. Individual bottles are available singly so you can fill gaps in your existing collection without committing to a set — useful when a single project calls for one specific RAL or FS match you don't already own. Where a colour appears in multiple SKUs (for example two listings both described as Light Grey or Medium Grey), these reflect distinct shades with different FS cross-references; check the individual product pages for swatch images and FS/RAL equivalency notes before ordering.

If you're building a starter palette from scratch, the most versatile foundation colours to prioritise are a mid-grey (VLJ70987), flat black (VLJ70950), white (VLJ70951), a flesh tone (VLJ70955), flat brown (VLJ70984), and the subject-specific base colours for your chosen era — German Grey (VLJ70995) or Dark Yellow (VLJ70978) for WWII German armour, Olive Drab (VLJ70967) for US subjects, Russian Green (VLJ70894) for Soviet, and Medium Sea Grey (VLJ70870) for RAF aircraft.

For questions about specific colours, cross-references to Humbrol, Tamiya, or AK Interactive, or advice on paint-scheme accuracy for a particular kit, the staff at Wheels & Wings are modellers themselves and happy to help in-store or by phone.