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Hi Guys

I want to try and keep my paint collection to a minimum by only owning the most necessary paints and then mixing what I need

I've been reading that for painting the true primary colors are Magenta, Cyan and Yellow

If so, which paints are the closest to these primaries

Can anyone give some recommendations?

Also if people can name any other colors (Aside From Black and White) that I will probably need (Either ones that cannot be created by mixing or that can make mixing other paints easier), that would be most appreciated.

I don't know if you are doing this due to financial reasons but unless you record everything you are gonna have a hard time replicating a color for a second time. I suggest thinking twice before going short on paints.

This is folly. Buy paints you will use in a quantity of more than a couple of brush loads in any session.

What you are proposing is a recipe for inconsistent results and frustration.

I segregate paints as follows (and you will want at least 3-4 commonly used hues in each of these categories):

Metals
Black/grey/white
Mediums/clear
Washes/inks
Red/purple/pink
Blues
Greens
Brown/tan/ivory
Orange/yellow/light flesh

Maybe the chap is just painting a couple of D&D miniatures, malifaux gang or dreadbowl team?
Get started with 3 primaries, black, white and a silver.
If you find yourself mixing a certain colour often then invest in a pot.
If you are planning on mixing everything I'd look into making a wet pallette.
Just a Chinese food container, sponge and some baking paper will save paint and allow you to work with the paint for a longer period before it sets.

Cym is all very good if you like that style but your models may seem pastelly and desaturated.
I prefer "proper" red, blue and yellow as you can get a real intensity from them. JM2C.

Thanks guys I'll take your advice into consideration