Aquamarine: equivalents & matches

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic · WP3040P. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #56C4CD 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.

ΔE 5.8 · noticeable difference

AK Interactive

Sky Blue AK11175

3rd Gen Acrylic

ΔE 6.8 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Ray Gun Glow

Wave 2

ΔE 7.6 · noticeable difference

Vallejo

Sky Blue 70.961

Model Color

ΔE 8.5 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Turquoise 054

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 11.0 · different color

Kimera Kolors

The White PW6

Base Set

ΔE 27.7 · different color

Similar paints

Baharroth Blue

Citadel · Layer

Toxic Mist · WP1437

Army Painter · Warpaints

Neptune Glow · WP3041P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Verdigris Glaze 70.832

Vallejo · Model Color

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Innsmouth Blue SFG46

Scale75 · Fantasy & Games

target

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Complementary paints

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

Dark Crimson

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Signature

Ral 8013 Rotbraun

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Citadel equivalent of Aquamarine?

The closest Citadel match for Army Painter Aquamarine is Baharroth Blue (Layer) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.4 (close match).

What color is Aquamarine?

Aquamarine is a standard blue miniature paint from Army Painter (Warpaints Fanatic), code WP3040P. Its screen color is approximately #56C4CD with a matte finish.