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American Blue -80-: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · Figures Series · AK3079. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #649E92 finish matte type color family Green

Updated 17 July 2026

Closest equivalents in other brands

ΔE2000 color distance:0-2 nearly identical2-5 close match6-10 noticeable difference10+ different color

Screen preview: paint swatches on screen are approximate: finish, lighting, night-mode filters and display calibration all change what you see. Use them to compare relative differences, then confirm with the physical paint when finish and final appearance matter.

Vallejo
Medium Grey Blue 70.772
Model Color
ΔE 4.2 · close match
Scale75
Surfer Orc Flesh SFG22
Fantasy & Games
ΔE 4.4 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Mythic Turquoise
Wave 3
ΔE 4.7 · close match
Army Painter
Patagon Pine WP3063P
Warpaints Fanatic
ΔE 5.2 · noticeable difference
Citadel
Temple Guard Blue
Layer
ΔE 7.5 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Bright Jade 067
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 8.9 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
Phthalo Green PG7
Base Set
ΔE 20.9 · different color

Similar paints

Blue Grey Mist · 85.072
Vallejo · Arte Deco
Approximate
Mythic Turquoise
Two Thin Coats · Wave 3
Approximate
Medium Grey Blue · 70.772
Vallejo · Model Color
Approximate
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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for American Blue -80-, using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Grey-blue 1920s-1930s AK11907
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Thunderhawk Blue
Citadel · Layer
target
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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make American Blue -80- pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Terrestrial Titan
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
Oak Brown
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of American Blue -80-?
The closest Vallejo match for AK Interactive American Blue -80- is Medium Grey Blue (70.772, Model Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 4.2 (close match).
What color is American Blue -80-?
American Blue -80- is a standard green miniature paint from AK Interactive (Figures Series), code AK3079. Its screen color is approximately #649E92 with a matte finish.

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