Crystal Blue: equivalents & matches

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic · WP3028P. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #0273BC 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.

Vallejo

Blue Fluorescent 70.736

Model Color

ΔE 1.7 · nearly identical

Mediterranean Blue SC51

Scalecolor

ΔE 5.1 · noticeable difference

AK Interactive

Intense Blue -77- AK3069

Figures Series

ΔE 7.6 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Sky Blue 012

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 9.4 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Phthalo Blue (Green Shade) PB15.4

Base Set

ΔE 11.3 · different color

Similar paints

Magic Blue · 28.030

Vallejo · Hobby Paint

Very close

Teclis Blue

Citadel · Layer

Blue Fluorescent · 70.736

Vallejo · Model Color

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Neptune Glow WP3041P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

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 Crystal Blue pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Elven Flesh

Army Painter · Warpaints

Rosy Skin

Army Painter · D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Crystal Blue?

The closest Vallejo match for Army Painter Crystal Blue is Blue Fluorescent (70.736, Model Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.7 (nearly identical).

What color is Crystal Blue?

Crystal Blue is a standard blue miniature paint from Army Painter (Warpaints Fanatic), code WP3028P. Its screen color is approximately #0273BC with a matte finish.