Thunderous Blue: equivalents & matches

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic · WP3014P. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #34577B 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.

Phthalo Blue (Green Shade) PB15.4

ΔE 5.2 · noticeable difference

AK Interactive

Intense Blue -77- AK3069

Figures Series

ΔE 6.0 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Heavy Blue · 72.143

Vallejo · Game Color

Cantabric Blue · SC53

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Air Superiority Blue Fs 35450 AK11879

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Deep Blue - Intense AK11182

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic Intense

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

Boney Spikes

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

Desert Tan

Vallejo · Model Color

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Thunderous Blue?

The closest Vallejo match for Army Painter Thunderous Blue is Heavy Blue (72.143, Game Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.6 (close match).

What color is Thunderous Blue?

Thunderous Blue is a standard blue miniature paint from Army Painter (Warpaints Fanatic), code WP3014P. Its screen color is approximately #34577B with a matte finish.