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Temple 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 #239489 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.

Scale75
Arphen Jade SFG28
Fantasy & Games
ΔE 5.1 · noticeable difference
Army Painter
Elemental Bolt WP1419
Warpaints
ΔE 5.5 · noticeable difference
AK Interactive
Blue-Green AK11169
3rd Gen Acrylic
ΔE 5.6 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Bright Jade 067
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 6.7 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Mythic Turquoise
Wave 3
ΔE 7.6 · noticeable difference
Vallejo
Aquamarine 72.119
Game Color
ΔE 8.9 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
Phthalo Green PG7
Base Set
ΔE 17.4 · different color

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Verdigris 72.096
Vallejo · Game Color
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Shadow · step 1 of 2
Sotek Green
Citadel · Layer
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Complementary paints

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

Pixie Pink
Army Painter · Warpaints
Ruby Skin
Army Painter · Skin Tones Paint Set
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Scale75 equivalent of Temple Guard Blue?
The closest Scale75 match for Citadel Temple Guard Blue is Arphen Jade (SFG28, Fantasy & Games) with a ΔE2000 distance of 5.1 (noticeable difference).
What color is Temple Guard Blue?
Temple Guard Blue is a standard blue miniature paint from Citadel (Layer). Its screen color is approximately #239489 with a matte finish.

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