Light Blue -79-: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · Figures Series · AK3078. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #7EC3E0 finish matte type color family Blue

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.

Bright Sapphire WP3030P

ΔE 7.1 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Baharroth Blue

Layer

ΔE 8.8 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Grey Blue 055

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 10.4 · different color

Kimera Kolors

The White PW6

Base Set

ΔE 23.8 · different color

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Sunrise Blue · 72.118

Vallejo · Game Color

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Light Blue -79-, using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Two Thin Coats · Wave 2

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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Light Blue -79- pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Wwi French Brown

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Russian Dark Brown 6k

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Light Blue -79-?

The closest Vallejo match for AK Interactive Light Blue -79- is Sunrise Blue (72.118, Game Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.4 (close match).

What color is Light Blue -79-?

Light Blue -79- is a standard blue miniature paint from AK Interactive (Figures Series), code AK3078. Its screen color is approximately #7EC3E0 with a matte finish.