Crystal Blue: equivalents & matches

Army Painter · Warpaints · WP1114. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #2579BB 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.

Two Thin Coats

Relic Blue

Wave 3

ΔE 1.9 · nearly identical

Mediterranean Blue SC51

Scalecolor

ΔE 3.1 · close match

Vallejo

Blue Fluorescent 70.736

ΔE 7.2 · noticeable difference

AK Interactive

Intense Blue -77- AK3069

Figures Series

ΔE 9.4 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Phthalo Blue (Green Shade) PB15.4

Base Set

ΔE 13.3 · different color

Similar paints

Relic Blue

Two Thin Coats · Wave 3

Blue Fluorescent · 70.736

Vallejo · Model Color

Andrea Blue · 70.841

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

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

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Complementary paints

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

Highlight Skin

Vallejo · Nocturna Models

Pale Skin

Scale75 · Scalecolor

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Two Thin Coats equivalent of Crystal Blue?

The closest Two Thin Coats match for Army Painter Crystal Blue is Relic Blue (Wave 3) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.9 (nearly identical).

What color is Crystal Blue?

Crystal Blue is a standard blue miniature paint from Army Painter (Warpaints), code WP1114. Its screen color is approximately #2579BB with a matte finish.