Frost 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 #0080BF 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 2.2 · close match
Vallejo
Fluorescent Blue 72.160
Game Color Fluorescent
ΔE 2.4 · close match
Scale75
Amarth Blue SFG30
Fantasy & Games
ΔE 3.9 · close match
Pro Acryl
Sky Blue 012
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 4.5 · close match
Citadel
Teclis Blue
Layer
ΔE 6.4 · noticeable difference
AK Interactive
Deep Sky Blue -78- AK3077
Figures Series
ΔE 9.5 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
Phthalo Blue (Green Shade) PB15.4
Base Set
ΔE 15.7 · different color

Similar paints

Relic Blue
Two Thin Coats · Wave 3
Close
Sky Blue · 012
Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard
Close
Crystal Blue · WP1114
Army Painter · Warpaints
Approximate
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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Neptune Glow WP3041P
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Macragge Blue
Citadel · Base
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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 Frost Blue pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Pearl Skin
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
Ruby Skin
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Two Thin Coats equivalent of Frost Blue?
The closest Two Thin Coats match for Army Painter Frost Blue is Relic Blue (Wave 3) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.2 (close match).
What color is Frost Blue?
Frost Blue is a standard blue miniature paint from Army Painter (D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments). Its screen color is approximately #0080BF with a matte finish.

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