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Snow Blue: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11174. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #CAE4E1 finish matte type color family Grey

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.

Citadel
Ulthuan Grey
Layer
ΔE 2.8 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Ion Blue
Wave 3
ΔE 4.2 · close match
Pro Acryl
Bright Pale Green 058
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 5.0 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Artic Blue SC05
Scalecolor
ΔE 5.1 · noticeable difference
Vallejo
Wolf Grey 72.047
Game Color
ΔE 5.9 · noticeable difference
Army Painter
Ghostly Vapours
D&D Undead Set
ΔE 8.1 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
The White PW6
Base Set
ΔE 12.5 · different color

Similar paints

Ulthuan Grey
Citadel · Layer
Close
Ion Blue
Two Thin Coats · Wave 3
Approximate
Pla Cool Blue White · AK4255
AK Interactive · AFV Series
Approximate
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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Purity White SFG01
Scale75 · Fantasy & Games
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Omega Blue
Two Thin Coats · Wave 3
target
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Complementary paints

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

Tindalos Red
Scale75 · Fantasy & Games
Amphora Red
Two Thin Coats · Wave 3
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Citadel equivalent of Snow Blue?
The closest Citadel match for AK Interactive Snow Blue is Ulthuan Grey (Layer) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.8 (close match).
What color is Snow Blue?
Snow Blue is a standard grey miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11174. Its screen color is approximately #CAE4E1 with a matte finish.

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