Blue Steel: equivalents & matches
Two Thin Coats · Wave 3. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #909EA7
finish metallic
type layer
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.
AK Interactive
Silver
ΔE 5.1 · noticeable difference
Citadel
Ironbreaker
ΔE 5.7 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Silver
ΔE 5.8 · noticeable difference
Army Painter
Mithril
ΔE 5.8 · noticeable difference
Vallejo
Silver
ΔE 6.2 · noticeable difference
Scale75
White Alchemy
ΔE 6.9 · noticeable difference
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Silver · AK11209
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Frequently asked questions
What is the AK Interactive equivalent of Blue Steel?
The closest AK Interactive match for Two Thin Coats Blue Steel is Silver (AK11209, 3rd Gen Acrylic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 5.1 (noticeable difference).
What color is Blue Steel?
Blue Steel is a metallic blue miniature paint from Two Thin Coats (Wave 3). Its screen color is approximately #909EA7 with a metallic finish.