Star Blue: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11185. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #014760 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.

Citadel

Stegadon Scale Green

Base

ΔE 0.8 · nearly identical

Vallejo

Turquoise 70.966

Model Color

ΔE 2.0 · nearly identical

ΔE 5.4 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Phthalo Blue (Red Shade) PB15.2

Base Set

ΔE 6.3 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Oxidation Green

Wave 3

ΔE 8.7 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Cantabric Blue SC53

Scalecolor

ΔE 9.9 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Vallejo · Model Color

Very close

Abyssal Blue · WP3032P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Turquoise 054

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Dark Sea Ben S13

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Signature

target

The app adds a second, stronger step, a wash & glaze mode, and can pick highlights from the paints you already own. Open in the app →

Complementary paints

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

Pearl Skin

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

Old Rose

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Citadel equivalent of Star Blue?

The closest Citadel match for AK Interactive Star Blue is Stegadon Scale Green (Base) with a ΔE2000 distance of 0.8 (nearly identical).

What color is Star Blue?

Star Blue is a standard blue miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11185. Its screen color is approximately #014760 with a matte finish.