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Warhammer Tone Pro Paints Preview Blue Palette

PUBLISHED Oct 12, 2026, 7:03 AM ET

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Warhammer Tone Pro Paints Preview Blue Palette

Warhammer Community has announced the upcoming pre‑order for the new Tone Pro paint range, focusing this week on blue hues. The series showcases how Ultramar Blue and Blue Gorkshroom can be layered to achieve deep, saturated tones on miniature armor. For example, an Ultramarines Intercessor uses Ultramar Blue as a base, shaded with a lighter tone, and highlighted with several higher shades to create depth. A Stormcast Eternals Liberator receives a dark base from Blue Gorkshroom one, then brightened with higher shades for contrast. The range also demonstrates how Green Morkshroom can subtly shift a Helsmiths of Hashut War Despot’s finish toward blue, highlighting with complementary colors. These techniques illustrate the “eavy metal” style’s emphasis on crisp edges and readable color blocks, appealing to hobbyists seeking professional‑grade results.

By Claire D. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

2020 — YouTube deep dive into 1980s Warhammer eavy metal era
2022 — Facebook group discusses dark blue/black shading techniques
2026 — Warhammer Community announces Tone Pro paint pre‑order

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