Frost Blue: equivalents & matches

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic · WP3018P. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #9ABEDE 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 6.3 · noticeable difference

AK Interactive

Air Superiority Blue Fs 35450 AK11879

3rd Gen Acrylic

ΔE 6.9 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Gigawatt Blue

Wave 2

ΔE 8.7 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Grey Blue 055

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 11.1 · different color

Kimera Kolors

The White PW6

Base Set

ΔE 21.2 · different color

Similar paints

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

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

Grey Blue 055

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Ultramarine Blue WP3021P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

target

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Complementary paints

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

Waffen Brown

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Leather Brown

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Scale75 equivalent of Frost Blue?

The closest Scale75 match for Army Painter Frost Blue is Bering Blue (SC06, Scalecolor) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.8 (close match).

What color is Frost Blue?

Frost Blue is a standard blue miniature paint from Army Painter (Warpaints Fanatic), code WP3018P. Its screen color is approximately #9ABEDE with a matte finish.