The Fang: equivalents & matches

Citadel · Base. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #405B71 finish matte type base 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.

Ocean Gray (fs35164) AK11341

Thunderous Blue WP3014P

ΔE 6.6 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Phthalo Blue (Red Shade) PB15.2

Base Set

ΔE 7.2 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Dark Jade S01

Pro Acryl Signature

ΔE 8.1 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Innsmouth Blue · SFG46

Scale75 · Fantasy & Games

Heavy Blue · 72.143

Vallejo · Game Color

Ocean Gray (fs35164) · AK11341

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Air Superiority Blue Fs 35450 AK11879

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Night Sky WP3013P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

target

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Complementary paints

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

Cream White

Vallejo · Model Color

Ivory Tusk

Two Thin Coats · Wave 1

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of The Fang?

The closest Vallejo match for Citadel The Fang is Heavy Blue (72.143, Game Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.0 (close match).

What color is The Fang?

The Fang is a standard blue miniature paint from Citadel (Base). Its screen color is approximately #405B71 with a matte finish.