Shieldwall Blue: equivalents & matches

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic · WP3035P. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #08A1CC 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 5.3 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Hiril Blue SFG33

Fantasy & Games

ΔE 8.1 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Sky Blue 012

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 9.7 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Phthalo Blue (Red Shade) PB15.2

Base Set

ΔE 26.6 · different color

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Deep Sky Blue -78- · AK3077

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Turquoise 054

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Underdark Indigo

Army Painter · D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

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

Opal Skin

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

Pearl Skin

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Citadel equivalent of Shieldwall Blue?

The closest Citadel match for Army Painter Shieldwall Blue is Lothern Blue (Layer) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.5 (close match).

What color is Shieldwall Blue?

Shieldwall Blue is a standard blue miniature paint from Army Painter (Warpaints Fanatic), code WP3035P. Its screen color is approximately #08A1CC with a matte finish.