Altdorf Guard Blue: equivalents & matches

Citadel · Layer. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #2D4696 finish matte type layer 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.

Army Painter

Ultramarine Blue WP3021P

ΔE 5.8 · noticeable difference

AK Interactive

Ultramarine AK11179

3rd Gen Acrylic

ΔE 6.0 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Ultramarine Blue

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 6.7 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Blue 005

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 7.2 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Eldar Robe

Wave 3

ΔE 7.5 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Sapphire Blue · 85.059

Ultramarine Blue · WP1115

Army Painter · Warpaints

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Baron Blue WP3023P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Ultramarine AK11179

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

target

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Complementary paints

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

Blight Cream

Two Thin Coats · Dark Arts

Divination White

Two Thin Coats · Dark Arts

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of Altdorf Guard Blue?

The closest Army Painter match for Citadel Altdorf Guard Blue is Ultramarine Blue (WP3021P, Warpaints Fanatic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.6 (close match).

What color is Altdorf Guard Blue?

Altdorf Guard Blue is a standard blue miniature paint from Citadel (Layer). Its screen color is approximately #2D4696 with a matte finish.