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Cantabric Blue: equivalents & matches

Scale75 · Scalecolor · SC53. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #2D4B73 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
Griffon Blue WP1429
Warpaints
ΔE 2.3 · close match
Citadel
Calgar Blue
Layer
ΔE 2.4 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Abyss Blue
Wave 2
ΔE 3.7 · close match
Vallejo
Royal Blue 70.809
Model Color
ΔE 3.8 · close match
AK Interactive
Deep Blue - Intense AK11182
3rd Gen Acrylic Intense
ΔE 4.0 · close match
Pro Acryl
Dark Grey Blue 014
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 4.4 · close match
Kimera Kolors
Phthalo Blue (Green Shade) PB15.4
Base Set
ΔE 6.6 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Deep Blue - Intense · AK11182
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic Intense
Approximate
Medium Blue · 70.963
Vallejo · Model Color
Approximate
Dark Grey Blue · 014
Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard
Approximate
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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Raf Azure Blue AK11845
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Triumphant Navy WP3019P
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
target
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Complementary paints

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

Boney Spikes
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
Desert Tan
Vallejo · Model Color
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of Cantabric Blue?
The closest Army Painter match for Scale75 Cantabric Blue is Griffon Blue (WP1429, Warpaints) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.3 (close match).
What color is Cantabric Blue?
Cantabric Blue is a standard blue miniature paint from Scale75 (Scalecolor), code SC53. Its screen color is approximately #2D4B73 with a matte finish.

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