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Voidshield Blue: equivalents & matches

Army Painter · Warpaints · WP1452. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #5BBCD7 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.

Vallejo
Sky Blue 70.961
Model Color
ΔE 3.2 · close match
AK Interactive
Deep Sky Blue AK11176
3rd Gen Acrylic
ΔE 3.3 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Ray Gun Glow
Wave 2
ΔE 4.0 · close match
Scale75
Hiril Blue SFG33
Fantasy & Games
ΔE 4.0 · close match
Citadel
Baharroth Blue
Layer
ΔE 5.3 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Grey Blue 055
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 14.0 · different color
Kimera Kolors
The White PW6
Base Set
ΔE 27.4 · different color

Similar paints

Ray Gun Glow
Two Thin Coats · Wave 2
Approximate
Adriatic Blue · SC15
Scale75 · Scalecolor
Approximate
Deep Sky Blue · AK11176
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Approximate
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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Marine Mist WP3042P
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Magic Blue 28.030
Vallejo · Hobby Paint
target
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Complementary paints

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

S.c.c. No.1a Very Dark Brown
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Mahogany
Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Voidshield Blue?
The closest Vallejo match for Army Painter Voidshield Blue is Sky Blue (70.961, Model Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.2 (close match).
What color is Voidshield Blue?
Voidshield Blue is a standard blue miniature paint from Army Painter (Warpaints), code WP1452. Its screen color is approximately #5BBCD7 with a matte finish.

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