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Elysium Blue: equivalents & matches

Two Thin Coats · Wave 1. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #547BAA 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.

Citadel
Hoeth Blue
Layer
ΔE 1.6 · nearly identical
Army Painter
Wolf Grey WP3016P
Warpaints Fanatic
ΔE 1.8 · nearly identical
Scale75
Mediterranean Blue SC51
Scalecolor
ΔE 3.0 · close match
Vallejo
Pastel Blue 70.901
Model Color
ΔE 5.4 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Faded Ultramarine 013
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 6.0 · noticeable difference
AK Interactive
Amt-7 Light Blue AK11916
3rd Gen Acrylic
ΔE 10.9 · different color
Kimera Kolors
Phthalo Blue (Green Shade) PB15.4
Base Set
ΔE 15.1 · different color

Similar paints

Wolf Grey · WP3016P
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
Very close
Mediterranean Blue · SC51
Scale75 · Scalecolor
Close
Hoeth Blue
Citadel · Layer
Close
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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Blue Horror
Citadel · Layer
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Alaitoc Blue
Citadel · Layer
target
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Complementary paints

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

Desert Tan
Vallejo · Model Color
Dark Bronze
Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Signature
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Citadel equivalent of Elysium Blue?
The closest Citadel match for Two Thin Coats Elysium Blue is Hoeth Blue (Layer) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.6 (nearly identical).
What color is Elysium Blue?
Elysium Blue is a standard blue miniature paint from Two Thin Coats (Wave 1). Its screen color is approximately #547BAA with a matte finish.

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