Ghostly 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 #3A9DD5 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.

Deep Sky Blue -78- AK3077

ΔE 5.8 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Sky Blue SC50

Scalecolor

ΔE 9.7 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Phthalo Blue (Red Shade) PB15.2

Base Set

ΔE 26.4 · different color

Similar paints

Lothern Blue

Citadel · Layer

Arctic Gem · WP3029P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

Approximate

Deep Sky Blue · 70.844

Vallejo · Model Color

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Sky Blue AK11175

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Ultramarine Blue WP3021P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

target

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

Pale Skin

Scale75 · Scalecolor

Russian Dark Brown 6k

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Two Thin Coats equivalent of Ghostly Blue?

The closest Two Thin Coats match for Army Painter Ghostly Blue is Seafarer Blue (Wave 3) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.6 (close match).

What color is Ghostly Blue?

Ghostly Blue is a standard blue miniature paint from Army Painter (D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments). Its screen color is approximately #3A9DD5 with a matte finish.