One-time setup required
The paint database file (paints-data.js) hasn't been generated yet.
Run the generator script once, then refresh this page.
Requires Node.js. If you don't have it, download the LTS version free from nodejs.org.
- Open a terminal or Command Prompt.
- Navigate to this folder:
cd "HobbyCraftsHQ/Paint Matching Tool"
- Run the generator:
node generate-paints.js
- Wait for it to finish — it prints how many paints it found per brand.
- Refresh this page. The tool loads automatically.
miniature-paints-main/paints/ and writes paints-data.js.
Run it once (or again whenever the source data is updated).
Select a paint
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Color Triads
Select any paint and instantly see its recommended shadow, base, and highlight — calculated from the paint's color values and matched to the nearest paints in your preferred brands.
- Mathematically derived shadow & highlight from any of 11,000+ paints
- Curated triads from Reaper MSP (official shadow / midtone / highlight sets)
- Filter results to brands you own
- One-click add to paint list
Hex Color Picker
Paste any hex code or pick a color from the wheel and find the closest real-world paints across all 34 brands. Perfect for matching digital art, reference photos, or specific color requirements.
- Visual color wheel & hex input
- Matches against all 11,000+ paints in the database
- Filter by brand or collection
HobbyCraftsHQ Stock
Browse the paints we carry and find matches for colors in your collection. Match results will highlight paints available directly from our store with a direct link to purchase.
- See which matched paints are in stock at HobbyCraftsHQ
- Direct "Buy" links on matched results
- Filter Color Match results to show only stocked paints