Thunderbird Blue: equivalents & matches
Army Painter · Speedpaint 2.0. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #5A8296
finish translucent
type contrast
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
Briar Queen Chill
ΔE 3.7 · close match
Scale75
Inktense Cyan
ΔE 8.6 · noticeable difference
Vallejo
Starship Steel
ΔE 10.1 · different color
Two Thin Coats
Blue Glaze
ΔE 15.0 · different color
AK Interactive
Turquoise
ΔE 20.0 · different color
Pro Acryl
Flesh Wash
ΔE 39.5 · different color
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Citadel equivalent of Thunderbird Blue?
The closest Citadel match for Army Painter Thunderbird Blue is Briar Queen Chill (Contrast) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.7 (close match).
What color is Thunderbird Blue?
Thunderbird Blue is a translucent blue miniature paint from Army Painter (Speedpaint 2.0). Its screen color is approximately #5A8296 with a translucent finish.