Spectrum Blue: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11162. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #B4BEBF 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.

Pale Grey Blue 70.907

ΔE 5.8 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Grey Seer

Base

ΔE 7.4 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Ion Blue

Wave 3

ΔE 8.6 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

The White PW6

Base Set

ΔE 15.8 · different color

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Rlm 76 Version 2 · AK11828

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Very close

White Blue · S04

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Signature

Very close

Ghoul Grey

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Brigade Grey WP3006P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Shadow Blue

Two Thin Coats · Wave 3

target

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Complementary paints

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

Smoke Ink

Vallejo · Model Color

Glossy Black

Vallejo · Model Color

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Pro Acryl equivalent of Spectrum Blue?

The closest Pro Acryl match for AK Interactive Spectrum Blue is White Blue (S04, Pro Acryl Signature) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.0 (close match).

What color is Spectrum Blue?

Spectrum Blue is a standard grey miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11162. Its screen color is approximately #B4BEBF with a matte finish.