Griffon Blue: equivalents & matches

Army Painter · Warpaints · WP1429. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #20477A 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.

Citadel

Calgar Blue

Layer

ΔE 1.8 · nearly identical

Vallejo

Royal Blue 70.809

Model Color

ΔE 1.8 · nearly identical

Deep Blue - Intense AK11182

3rd Gen Acrylic Intense

ΔE 5.7 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Phthalo Blue (Green Shade) PB15.4

Base Set

ΔE 6.7 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Army Painter · D&D Underdark Set

Alaitoc Blue

Citadel · Layer

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Griffon 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

Triumphant Navy WP3019P

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

Radome Tan Fs 33613

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Fair Skin

Army Painter · D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Citadel equivalent of Griffon Blue?

The closest Citadel match for Army Painter Griffon Blue is Calgar Blue (Layer) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.8 (nearly identical).

What color is Griffon Blue?

Griffon Blue is a standard blue miniature paint from Army Painter (Warpaints), code WP1429. Its screen color is approximately #20477A with a matte finish.