Lothern 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 #2C9BCC 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.

AK Interactive

Deep Sky Blue -78- AK3077

Figures Series

ΔE 1.4 · nearly identical

ΔE 6.3 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Sky Blue SC50

Scalecolor

ΔE 10.2 · different color

Kimera Kolors

Phthalo Blue (Red Shade) PB15.2

Base Set

ΔE 24.9 · different color

Similar paints

Deep Sky Blue -78- · AK3077

AK Interactive · Figures Series

Ice Storm · WP1432

Army Painter · Warpaints

Ghostly Blue

Army Painter · D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Eldar Robe

Two Thin Coats · Wave 3

target

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Complementary paints

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

White Flesh

Vallejo · Nocturna Models

Pale Flesh

Vallejo · Hobby Paint

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Frequently asked questions

What is the AK Interactive equivalent of Lothern Blue?

The closest AK Interactive match for Citadel Lothern Blue is Deep Sky Blue -78- (AK3077, Figures Series) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.4 (nearly identical).

What color is Lothern Blue?

Lothern Blue is a standard blue miniature paint from Citadel (Layer). Its screen color is approximately #2C9BCC with a matte finish.