Eternal Blue: equivalents & matches

Army Painter · D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #5A7F93 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.

ΔE 5.1 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Sentient Turquoise

Wave 2

ΔE 5.4 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Russ Grey

Layer

ΔE 5.8 · noticeable difference

AK Interactive

Amt-7 Light Blue AK11916

3rd Gen Acrylic

ΔE 6.2 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Amarth Blue SFG30

Fantasy & Games

ΔE 7.2 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Cobalt Bluegreen

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 14.8 · different color

Similar paints

Blue Gray · AK4145

AK Interactive · AFV Series

Pastel Blue · 70.901

Vallejo · Model Color

Approximate

Blue Black · 056

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Rlm 76 Version 2 AK11828

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Complementary paints

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

Off-White

Vallejo · Model Color

Mummy Robes

Army Painter · Warpaints

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Eternal Blue?

The closest Vallejo match for Army Painter Eternal Blue is Pastel Blue (70.901, Model Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 4.9 (close match).

What color is Eternal Blue?

Eternal Blue is a standard blue miniature paint from Army Painter (D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments). Its screen color is approximately #5A7F93 with a matte finish.