Citadel Colour: Shade - Carroburg Crimson

Carroburg Crimson is one of Citadel’s most iconic Shade paints, formulated to settle naturally into crevices and sculpted details, creating instant shadows and rich tonal contrast. It’s a go‑to for painters who want deep, warm red shading without losing clarity or saturation.

🎨 What Carroburg Crimson Does Best

• Creates natural, warm red shadows — perfect for red armor, cloth, flesh tones, daemonic skin, and organic textures.

• Enhances sculpted detail — the medium-flow formula pulls pigment into recesses cleanly, making details pop with minimal effort.

• Smooth matte finish — dries without gloss, making it ideal for layering and highlighting afterward.

• Water-based & hobby-safe — easy to thin, mix, and clean from brushes.

🛠 Ideal Uses

• Blood Angels, Khorne, Flesh Tearers, and other red-heavy armies

• Shading gold and brass to achieve a richer, warmer metallic tone

• Adding depth to purples, magentas, and fleshy tones

• Glazing to shift hues subtly toward crimson

🧪 Technical Notes

• Pot Size: 18ml

• Type: Shade

• Finish: Matte

• Application: Best over a mid-tone red, brown, or metallic basecoat; can be thinned with water or Contrast Medium for softer transitions.

⭐ Why Painters Love It

Carroburg Crimson is prized for its consistency and control—it’s less aggressive than Druchii Violet and warmer than Nuln Oil, making it one of the most versatile red-toned shades in the Citadel lineup. Whether you're painting tabletop-ready units or display pieces, it delivers reliable, beautiful results.