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Royal Blue: equivalents & matches

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic · WP3027P. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #0162AF 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.

Vallejo
Magic Blue 72.021
Game Color
ΔE 3.2 · close match
Citadel
Caledor Sky
Base
ΔE 3.3 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Eldar Robe
Wave 3
ΔE 4.1 · close match
Pro Acryl
Blue 005
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 4.8 · close match
AK Interactive
Intense Blue -77- AK3069
Figures Series
ΔE 4.8 · close match
Scale75
Tesla Blue SC52
Scalecolor
ΔE 5.5 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
Phthalo Blue (Green Shade) PB15.4
Base Set
ΔE 6.2 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Eldar Robe
Two Thin Coats · Wave 3
Approximate
Blue · 005
Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard
Approximate
Magic Blue · 28.030
Vallejo · Hobby Paint
Approximate
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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Royal 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
Medium Blue 70.963
Vallejo · Model Color
target
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Complementary paints

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

Elven Flesh
Army Painter · Warpaints
Flesh Highlights
Vallejo · Panzer Aces
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Royal Blue?
The closest Vallejo match for Army Painter Royal Blue is Magic Blue (72.021, Game Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.2 (close match).
What color is Royal Blue?
Royal Blue is a standard blue miniature paint from Army Painter (Warpaints Fanatic), code WP3027P. Its screen color is approximately #0162AF with a matte finish.

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