Calgar 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 #2A497F 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

Griffon Blue WP1429

Warpaints

ΔE 1.8 · nearly identical

Deep Blue - Intense AK11182

3rd Gen Acrylic Intense

ΔE 5.5 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Dark Grey Blue 014

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 5.5 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Ultramarine Blue

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 6.7 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Alaitoc Blue

Citadel · Layer

Very close

Griffon Blue · WP1429

Army Painter · Warpaints

Very close

Royal Blue · 70.809

Vallejo · Model Color

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Calgar 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

Triumphant Navy WP3019P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

target

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Complementary paints

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

Elfic Flesh

Vallejo · Game Color

Ivory

Vallejo · Model Color

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of Calgar Blue?

The closest Army Painter match for Citadel Calgar Blue is Griffon Blue (WP1429, Warpaints) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.8 (nearly identical).

What color is Calgar Blue?

Calgar Blue is a standard blue miniature paint from Citadel (Layer). Its screen color is approximately #2A497F with a matte finish.