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Thousand Sons Blue: equivalents & matches

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

hex #00506F 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.

Army Painter
Abyssal Blue WP3032P
Warpaints Fanatic
ΔE 1.3 · nearly identical
AK Interactive
Star Blue AK11185
3rd Gen Acrylic
ΔE 3.4 · close match
Kimera Kolors
Phthalo Blue (Red Shade) PB15.2
Base Set
ΔE 3.5 · close match
Vallejo
Turquoise 70.966
Model Color
ΔE 4.9 · close match
Pro Acryl
Dark Grey Blue 014
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 6.7 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Enchantment Blue
Wave 3
ΔE 7.0 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Innsmouth Blue SFG46
Fantasy & Games
ΔE 8.6 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Abyssal Blue · WP3032P
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
Very close
Phthalo Blue (Red Shade) · PB15.2
Kimera Kolors · Base Set
Close
Star Blue · AK11185
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Approximate
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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Turquoise 054
Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Transparent Purple 051
Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard
target
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Complementary paints

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

Pearl Skin
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
Ruby Skin
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of Thousand Sons Blue?
The closest Army Painter match for Citadel Thousand Sons Blue is Abyssal Blue (WP3032P, Warpaints Fanatic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.3 (nearly identical).
What color is Thousand Sons Blue?
Thousand Sons Blue is a standard blue miniature paint from Citadel (Base). Its screen color is approximately #00506F with a matte finish.

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