Apothecary White: equivalents & matches
Citadel · Contrast. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #A5BED4
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.
Army Painter
Pastel Indigo
ΔE 2.7 · close match
Vallejo
Blue Grey
ΔE 9.8 · noticeable difference
AK Interactive
Glaze Medium -90-
ΔE 11.2 · different color
Scale75
Inktense White
ΔE 16.0 · different color
Two Thin Coats
White Ink
ΔE 17.4 · different color
Pro Acryl
Flesh Wash
ΔE 50.2 · different color
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Army Painter equivalent of Apothecary White?
The closest Army Painter match for Citadel Apothecary White is Pastel Indigo (Speedpaint Set 2.0) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.7 (close match).
What color is Apothecary White?
Apothecary White is a translucent blue miniature paint from Citadel (Contrast). Its screen color is approximately #A5BED4 with a translucent finish.