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Gothic Blue: equivalents & matches

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic · WP3020P. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #2E3E79 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.

Kimera Kolors
Ultramarine Blue
Expansion Set 1
ΔE 3.2 · close match
AK Interactive
Ultramarine AK11179
3rd Gen Acrylic
ΔE 3.3 · close match
Vallejo
Royal Blue 70.809
Model Color
ΔE 4.2 · close match
Citadel
Macragge Blue
Base
ΔE 4.3 · close match
Scale75
Cantabric Blue SC53
Scalecolor
ΔE 5.7 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Abyss Blue
Wave 2
ΔE 6.4 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Dark Grey Blue 014
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 7.4 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Ultramarine Blue
Kimera Kolors · Expansion Set 1
Close
Royal Blue · 70.809
Vallejo · Model Color
Close
Macragge Blue
Citadel · Base
Approximate
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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Raf Azure Blue AK11845
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Imperial Blue AK11180
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
target
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Complementary paints

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

Pale Sand
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
Silver Grey
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Kimera Kolors equivalent of Gothic Blue?
The closest Kimera Kolors match for Army Painter Gothic Blue is Ultramarine Blue (Expansion Set 1) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.2 (close match).
What color is Gothic Blue?
Gothic Blue is a standard blue miniature paint from Army Painter (Warpaints Fanatic), code WP3020P. Its screen color is approximately #2E3E79 with a matte finish.

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