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Raf Azure Blue: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11845. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #7C9CC3 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.

Army Painter
Runic Cobalt WP3017P
Warpaints Fanatic
ΔE 3.8 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Celestial Blue
Wave 1
ΔE 4.7 · close match
Citadel
Fenrisian Grey
Layer
ΔE 4.9 · close match
Pro Acryl
Faded Ultramarine 013
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 6.5 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Bering Blue SC06
Scalecolor
ΔE 7.6 · noticeable difference
Vallejo
Deep Sky Blue 70.844
Model Color
ΔE 8.0 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
Phthalo Blue (Red Shade) PB15.2
Base Set
ΔE 29.1 · different color

Similar paints

Runic Cobalt · WP3017P
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
Approximate
Celestial Blue
Two Thin Coats · Wave 1
Approximate
Fenrisian Grey
Citadel · Layer
Approximate
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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Frost Blue WP3018P
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Ultramarine 70.839
Vallejo · Model Color
target
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Complementary paints

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

Dark Bronze
Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Signature
Black Uniform Base
AK Interactive · Figures Series
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of Raf Azure Blue?
The closest Army Painter match for AK Interactive Raf Azure Blue is Runic Cobalt (WP3017P, Warpaints Fanatic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.8 (close match).
What color is Raf Azure Blue?
Raf Azure Blue is a standard blue miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11845. Its screen color is approximately #7C9CC3 with a matte finish.

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