Blue Tone: equivalents & matches
Army Painter · Warpaints. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #23374B
finish translucent
type wash
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.
Two Thin Coats
Tempest Blue Wash
ΔE 4.5 · close match
Scale75
Inktense Black
ΔE 6.3 · noticeable difference
Citadel
Space Wolves Grey
ΔE 7.3 · noticeable difference
Vallejo
Wagram Blue
ΔE 7.4 · noticeable difference
AK Interactive
Clear Blue
ΔE 9.3 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Black Wash
ΔE 17.8 · different color
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Two Thin Coats equivalent of Blue Tone?
The closest Two Thin Coats match for Army Painter Blue Tone is Tempest Blue Wash (Wave 2) with a ΔE2000 distance of 4.5 (close match).
What color is Blue Tone?
Blue Tone is a translucent blue miniature paint from Army Painter (Warpaints). Its screen color is approximately #23374B with a translucent finish.