Citadel Base: Macragge Blue (12ml) | Colore per Miniature

The Foundation of Your Painting

The Citadel Base range paints are the heart of the Citadel painting method. Featuring a highly concentrated blend of premium pigments, they are designed to be applied directly over primer (white, black, or gray), providing a smooth, matte finish with incredible coverage. Macragge Blue eliminates the frustration of multiple coats, allowing you to achieve a solid, even base in record time.

The Blue of the Ultramarines (and more!)
If you’re collecting an army from the most famous Chapter of the Adeptus Astartes, this pot is simply a must-have. It’s the exact shade used by Games Workshop’s team of professional painters (‘Eavy Metal) for the infantry and tanks of the Ultramarines. However, its versatility also makes it ideal for:

The plumage and gems of the Seraphon or Aelves armies in Age of Sigmar.

The magical details and robes of the sorcerers of Tzeentch.

Fabrics, insignia, and historical or sci-fi uniforms from any board game.

Waste-Saving and Safe Bottle
All Citadel paints are water-based acrylics, completely non-toxic, solvent-free, and formulated for safe use even indoors. The 12ml bottle features a flip-top cap designed to keep the paint fresh for a long time and a handy internal tab to pick up the right amount of pigment with the brush, minimizing waste.

Use Tips and Pairings
To achieve a professional result on the gaming table, we recommend following the steps in the Citadel Colour system:

Base: Apply Macragge Blue (lightly thinned with a drop of water) over the entire surface.

Shade: Apply Nuln Oil or Drakenhof Nightshade to the recesses to create depth and contrast.

Highlight (Layer): Restore volume with Altdorf Guard Blue layer paint and refine exposed edges with a touch of Calgar Blue.

Technical Specifications
Paint Type: Water-based acrylic (Base)

Format: 12ml bottle with flip-top cap

Compatibility: Suitable for plastic, resin, and metal miniatures.

Finish: Matte