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Thunderhawk 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 #396A70 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
Aggressor Blue Fs 35109 AK11877
3rd Gen Acrylic
ΔE 0.9 · nearly identical
Army Painter
Deep Azure WP3037P
Warpaints Fanatic
ΔE 4.8 · close match
Kimera Kolors
Cobalt Bluegreen
Expansion Set 1
ΔE 5.3 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Boreal Green SC42
Scalecolor
ΔE 5.8 · noticeable difference
Vallejo
Fluorescent Cold Green 72.161
Game Color Fluorescent
ΔE 6.0 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Legion Green
Wave 3
ΔE 6.4 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Blue Black 056
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 8.8 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Aggressor Blue Fs 35109 · AK11877
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Exact
Cobalt Bluegreen
Kimera Kolors · Expansion Set 1
Approximate
Evergreen Fog · WP3061P
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
Approximate
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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Neptune Glow WP3041P
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Oxidation Green
Two Thin Coats · Wave 3
target
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Complementary paints

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

Opal Skin
Army Painter · Skin Tones Paint Set
Leopard Stone Skin
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
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Frequently asked questions

What is the AK Interactive equivalent of Thunderhawk Blue?
The closest AK Interactive match for Citadel Thunderhawk Blue is Aggressor Blue Fs 35109 (AK11877, 3rd Gen Acrylic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 0.9 (nearly identical).
What color is Thunderhawk Blue?
Thunderhawk Blue is a standard blue miniature paint from Citadel (Layer). Its screen color is approximately #396A70 with a matte finish.

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