Western Appoaches Blue: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · Naval Series · AK5044. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #C1D1C6 finish satin 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 4.0 · close match
Scale75
Hellbound Flesh SFG16
Fantasy & Games
ΔE 4.2 · close match
Vallejo
Wolf Grey 72.047
Game Color
ΔE 5.3 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
White Blue S04
Pro Acryl Signature
ΔE 6.1 · noticeable difference
Army Painter
Stone Golem WP1455
Warpaints
ΔE 6.6 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Ion Blue
Wave 3
ΔE 7.1 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
The White PW6
Base Set
ΔE 14.3 · different color

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
German White Tank Crew 70.344
Vallejo · Panzer Aces
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Army Green WP3068P
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
target
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Complementary paints

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

Purple Shadow
Vallejo · Nocturna Models
Royal Purple
Vallejo · Model Color
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Citadel equivalent of Western Appoaches Blue?
The closest Citadel match for AK Interactive Western Appoaches Blue is Ulthuan Grey (Layer) with a ΔE2000 distance of 4.0 (close match).
What color is Western Appoaches Blue?
Western Appoaches Blue is a standard grey miniature paint from AK Interactive (Naval Series), code AK5044. Its screen color is approximately #C1D1C6 with a satin finish.

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