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Transparent Blue: equivalents & matches

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard · 046. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #09125D finish unknown 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.

Citadel
Kantor Blue
Base
ΔE 3.3 · close match
AK Interactive
Imperial Blue AK11180
3rd Gen Acrylic
ΔE 6.3 · noticeable difference
Army Painter
Triumphant Navy WP3019P
Warpaints Fanatic
ΔE 9.9 · noticeable difference
Vallejo
Dark Blue 70.930
Model Color
ΔE 10.9 · different color
Kimera Kolors
The Violet PV23
Base Set
ΔE 11.3 · different color
Scale75
Navy Blue SC54
Scalecolor
ΔE 12.4 · different color
Two Thin Coats
Von Evile Purple
Wave 3
ΔE 12.5 · different color

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Baron Blue WP3023P
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
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Shadow · step 1 of 2
Dark Sea Ben S13
Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Signature
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Complementary paints

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

Sun Bleach Yellow
Two Thin Coats · Wave 3
Lilith Yellow
Scale75 · Fantasy & Games
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Citadel equivalent of Transparent Blue?
The closest Citadel match for Pro Acryl Transparent Blue is Kantor Blue (Base) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.3 (close match).
What color is Transparent Blue?
Transparent Blue is a standard blue miniature paint from Pro Acryl (Pro Acryl Standard), code 046. Its screen color is approximately #09125D with a unknown finish.

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