Paint scheme
Dark Angels (Contrast)
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
- 02Green armourDark Angels Green
- 03Bone robesSkeleton Horde
- 04Red / metalBlood Angels Red · Leadbelcher
- 05TrimRetributor Armour
- 06BaseAstrogranite
- +Bone robes are the Dark Angels tell. Paint them after armour.
- +Deathwing: Skeleton Horde over Wraithbone instead of green.
Used on
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Common questions
What paints do I need for Dark Angels (Contrast)?
Primer: Chaos Black. Steps use Chaos Black, Dark Angels Green, Skeleton Horde, Blood Angels Red, Leadbelcher, Retributor Armour, 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.