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Sky Blue: equivalents & matches

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard · 012. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #248CCB 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.

Army Painter
Arctic Gem WP3029P
Warpaints Fanatic
ΔE 3.2 · close match
Vallejo
Fluorescent Blue 72.160
Game Color Fluorescent
ΔE 3.9 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Relic Blue
Wave 3
ΔE 5.2 · noticeable difference
AK Interactive
Deep Sky Blue -78- AK3077
Figures Series
ΔE 6.2 · noticeable difference
Citadel
Lothern Blue
Layer
ΔE 6.3 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Amarth Blue SFG30
Fantasy & Games
ΔE 6.4 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
Phthalo Blue (Red Shade) PB15.2
Base Set
ΔE 20.3 · different color

Similar paints

Arctic Gem · WP3029P
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
Close
Frost Blue
Army Painter · D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments
Close
Relic Blue
Two Thin Coats · Wave 3
Approximate
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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Marine Mist WP3042P
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Ultramarine Blue WP3021P
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
target
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Complementary paints

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

Pale Skin
Scale75 · Scalecolor
Russian Dark Brown 6k
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of Sky Blue?
The closest Army Painter match for Pro Acryl Sky Blue is Arctic Gem (WP3029P, Warpaints Fanatic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.2 (close match).
What color is Sky Blue?
Sky Blue is a standard blue miniature paint from Pro Acryl (Pro Acryl Standard), code 012. Its screen color is approximately #248CCB with a matte finish.

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