Paint scheme
Black Legion (Contrast)
Chaos Space Marines · contrast · difficulty 2/5 · ~8 hrs for a Combat Patrol
Updated 2026-07-10
Unofficial fan guide. Citadel paint and kit names identify products for sale. Not affiliated with Games Workshop.
- Method
- contrast
- Difficulty
- 2 / 5
- CP time
- ~8 hrs
- Primer
- Chaos Black
- 01PrimeChaos Black
- 02ArmourBlack Templar
Or drybrush Leadbelcher then Black Templar for texture.
- 03TrimRetributor Armour
- 04WeaponsLeadbelcher · Nuln Oil
- 05Eyes / iconsBlood Angels Red
- 06BaseAstrogranite · Nuln Oil
- +Gold trim is the Black Legion tell. Do not skip it.
- +Same recipe works on Legionaries and many vehicles.
Used on
Boxes for this recipe
Common questions
What paints do I need for Black Legion (Contrast)?
Primer: Chaos Black. Steps use Chaos Black, Black Templar, Retributor Armour, Leadbelcher, Nuln Oil, Blood Angels Red, Astrogranite.
Is this an official Games Workshop scheme?
No. Unofficial fan recipe. Citadel paint and kit names identify products for sale. Not affiliated with Games Workshop.