Inktense Blue: equivalents & matches
Scale75 · Inktensity · SC83. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #2D5582
finish translucent
type wash
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
Highlord Blue
ΔE 3.0 · close match
Vallejo
Blue
ΔE 3.3 · close match
Citadel
Tyran Blue
ΔE 3.7 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Tempest Blue Wash
ΔE 8.4 · noticeable difference
AK Interactive
Clear Blue
ΔE 15.4 · different color
Pro Acryl
Black Wash
ΔE 29.4 · different color
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Army Painter equivalent of Inktense Blue?
The closest Army Painter match for Scale75 Inktense Blue is Highlord Blue (Speedpaint Set 2.0) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.0 (close match).
What color is Inktense Blue?
Inktense Blue is a translucent blue miniature paint from Scale75 (Inktensity), code SC83. Its screen color is approximately #2D5582 with a translucent finish.