Bright Sapphire: equivalents & matches

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic · WP3030P. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #84CEF0 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.

Light Blue -79- AK3078

ΔE 5.4 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Gigawatt Blue

Wave 2

ΔE 7.2 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Grey Blue 055

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 9.0 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Baharroth Blue

Layer

ΔE 10.8 · different color

Kimera Kolors

The White PW6

Base Set

ΔE 22.6 · different color

Similar paints

Sunrise Blue · 72.118

Vallejo · Game Color

Light Blue -79- · AK3078

AK Interactive · Figures Series

Sky Blue · SC50

Scale75 · Scalecolor

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Ultramarine Blue WP3021P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

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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 Bright Sapphire pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Russian Dark Brown 6k

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Rigid Leather

Army Painter · D&D Underdark Set

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Bright Sapphire?

The closest Vallejo match for Army Painter Bright Sapphire is Sunrise Blue (72.118, Game Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.1 (close match).

What color is Bright Sapphire?

Bright Sapphire is a standard blue miniature paint from Army Painter (Warpaints Fanatic), code WP3030P. Its screen color is approximately #84CEF0 with a matte finish.