Arctic Gem: equivalents & matches

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic · WP3029P. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #1995D4 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.

Deep Sky Blue -78- AK3077

ΔE 9.3 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Phthalo Blue (Red Shade) PB15.2

Base Set

ΔE 23.4 · different color

Similar paints

Sky Blue · 012

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

Ghostly Blue

Army Painter · D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

Approximate

Frost Blue

Army Painter · D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Marine Mist WP3042P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Ultramarine Blue WP3021P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

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 Arctic Gem pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Russian Dark Brown 6k

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Pale Skin

Scale75 · Scalecolor

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Pro Acryl equivalent of Arctic Gem?

The closest Pro Acryl match for Army Painter Arctic Gem is Sky Blue (012, Pro Acryl Standard) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.2 (close match).

What color is Arctic Gem?

Arctic Gem is a standard blue miniature paint from Army Painter (Warpaints Fanatic), code WP3029P. Its screen color is approximately #1995D4 with a matte finish.