Runic Cobalt: equivalents & matches

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic · WP3017P. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #7496B4 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

Fenrisian Grey

Layer

ΔE 1.5 · nearly identical

Raf Azure Blue AK11845

Faded Ultramarine 013

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 6.2 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Bering Blue SC06

Scalecolor

ΔE 9.0 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Phthalo Blue (Red Shade) PB15.2

Base Set

ΔE 25.6 · different color

Similar paints

Army Painter · Warpaints

Very close

Raf Azure Blue · AK11845

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

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Complementary paints

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

German Camouflage Black Brown

Vallejo · Model Color

Dark Brown

AK Interactive · Figures Series

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Citadel equivalent of Runic Cobalt?

The closest Citadel match for Army Painter Runic Cobalt is Fenrisian Grey (Layer) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.5 (nearly identical).

What color is Runic Cobalt?

Runic Cobalt is a standard blue miniature paint from Army Painter (Warpaints Fanatic), code WP3017P. Its screen color is approximately #7496B4 with a matte finish.