Abyssal Blue: equivalents & matches

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic · WP3032P. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #00506C 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

Thousand Sons Blue

Base

ΔE 1.3 · nearly identical

Phthalo Blue (Red Shade) PB15.2

ΔE 6.6 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Enchantment Blue

Wave 3

ΔE 8.2 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Innsmouth Blue SFG46

Fantasy & Games

ΔE 8.9 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Phthalo Blue (Red Shade) · PB15.2

Kimera Kolors · Base Set

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Abyssal 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

Transparent Purple 051

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

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 Abyssal 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 Abyssal Blue?

The closest Citadel match for Army Painter Abyssal Blue is Thousand Sons Blue (Base) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.3 (nearly identical).

What color is Abyssal Blue?

Abyssal Blue is a standard blue miniature paint from Army Painter (Warpaints Fanatic), code WP3032P. Its screen color is approximately #00506C with a matte finish.