Omega Blue: 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 #3A9098 finish matte 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.

Army Painter

Hydra Turqoise WP1141

Light Blue Green 70.753

Model Color

ΔE 3.7 · close match

AK Interactive

Blue Fs 35190 AK11878

ΔE 6.9 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Temple Guard Blue

Layer

ΔE 8.4 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Cobalt Bluegreen

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 19.3 · different color

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Hydra Turquoise

Army Painter · Warpaints

Hydra Turqoise · WP1141

Army Painter · Warpaints

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Verdigris Glaze 70.832

Vallejo · Model Color

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Cobalt Bluegreen

Kimera Kolors · Expansion Set 1

target

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Complementary paints

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

Leopard Stone Skin

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

Pink Flesh

Scale75 · Scalecolor

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of Omega Blue?

The closest Army Painter match for Two Thin Coats Omega Blue is Hydra Turqoise (WP1141, Warpaints) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.1 (close match).

What color is Omega Blue?

Omega Blue is a standard blue miniature paint from Two Thin Coats (Wave 3). Its screen color is approximately #3A9098 with a matte finish.