Dan Becker's Paint Swatch Charts Dan Becker's Paint Swatch ChartsĮxample paint swatchesThis article discusses various paint systems for miniatures and model painters andprovides a set of charts that you can print and use to make a reference swatch board.A swatch board is a compact chart that is used to show a series of paints,their color range, opacity, and finish.An example is show in the photo to the right.You can see a number of colors from various manufacturers, the color value range, a few shade and highlight variations,the paint opacity and how well it covers up the chart beneath, and the sheen of the paint from glossy to matte.
