Phthalo Blue (Red Shade): equivalents & matches

Kimera Kolors · Base Set · PB15.2. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #005A78 finish matte type color 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.

Light Turquoise 70.840

Model Color

ΔE 5.1 · noticeable difference

AK Interactive

Ijn/ija Aotake AK11898

3rd Gen Acrylic

ΔE 5.6 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Innsmouth Blue SFG46

Fantasy & Games

ΔE 7.0 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Enchantment Blue

Wave 3

ΔE 7.8 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Dark Jade S01

Pro Acryl Signature

ΔE 8.7 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Abyssal Blue · WP3032P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

Thousand Sons Blue

Citadel · Base

Pla Intermediate Blue · AK4253

AK Interactive · AFV Series

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Phthalo Blue (Red Shade), using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Turquoise 054

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

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Shadow · step 1 of 2

Dark Blue 034

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Phthalo Blue (Red Shade) pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Pearl Skin

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

Old Rose

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of Phthalo Blue (Red Shade)?

The closest Army Painter match for Kimera Kolors Phthalo Blue (Red Shade) is Abyssal Blue (WP3032P, Warpaints Fanatic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.3 (close match).

What color is Phthalo Blue (Red Shade)?

Phthalo Blue (Red Shade) is a standard blue miniature paint from Kimera Kolors (Base Set), code PB15.2. Its screen color is approximately #005A78 with a matte finish.