Hoeth 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 #4C78AF 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.

Two Thin Coats

Elysium Blue

Wave 1

ΔE 1.6 · nearly identical

Army Painter

Wolf Grey WP3016P

Warpaints Fanatic

ΔE 1.9 · nearly identical

Scale75

Mediterranean Blue SC51

ΔE 6.1 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Faded Ultramarine 013

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 7.0 · noticeable difference

AK Interactive

Intense Blue -77- AK3069

Figures Series

ΔE 10.4 · different color

Kimera Kolors

Phthalo Blue (Green Shade) PB15.4

Base Set

ΔE 13.9 · different color

Similar paints

Mediterranean Blue · SC51

Scale75 · Scalecolor

Elysium Blue

Two Thin Coats · Wave 1

Wolf Grey · WP3016P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Ultramarine Blue WP3021P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

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Complementary paints

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

Desert Tan

Vallejo · Model Color

Dark Bronze

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Signature

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Two Thin Coats equivalent of Hoeth Blue?

The closest Two Thin Coats match for Citadel Hoeth Blue is Elysium Blue (Wave 1) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.6 (nearly identical).

What color is Hoeth Blue?

Hoeth Blue is a standard blue miniature paint from Citadel (Layer). Its screen color is approximately #4C78AF with a matte finish.