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Ultramarine Blue: equivalents & matches

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic · WP3021P. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #284D8E 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
Alaitoc Blue
Layer
ΔE 1.6 · nearly identical
Vallejo
Ultramarine 70.839
Model Color
ΔE 3.1 · close match
Scale75
Cantabric Blue SC53
Scalecolor
ΔE 3.8 · close match
Pro Acryl
Blue 005
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 4.5 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Eldar Robe
Wave 3
ΔE 4.8 · close match
AK Interactive
Deep Blue - Intense AK11182
3rd Gen Acrylic Intense
ΔE 6.4 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
Phthalo Blue (Green Shade) PB15.4
Base Set
ΔE 6.7 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

True Blue · 85.058
Vallejo · Arte Deco
Close
Ultramarine · 70.839
Vallejo · Model Color
Approximate
Royal Blue · 70.809
Vallejo · Model Color
Approximate
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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Raf Azure Blue AK11845
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Dark Blue 70.930
Vallejo · Model Color
target
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Complementary paints

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

Elfic Flesh
Vallejo · Game Color
Blight Cream
Two Thin Coats · Dark Arts
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Citadel equivalent of Ultramarine Blue?
The closest Citadel match for Army Painter Ultramarine Blue is Alaitoc Blue (Layer) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.6 (nearly identical).
What color is Ultramarine Blue?
Ultramarine Blue is a standard blue miniature paint from Army Painter (Warpaints Fanatic), code WP3021P. Its screen color is approximately #284D8E with a matte finish.

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