Relic 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 #2A7EBC 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

Crystal Blue WP1114

Warpaints

ΔE 1.9 · nearly identical

Vallejo

Fluorescent Blue 72.160

Game Color Fluorescent

ΔE 5.2 · noticeable difference

AK Interactive

Deep Sky Blue -78- AK3077

Figures Series

ΔE 10.5 · different color

Kimera Kolors

Phthalo Blue (Green Shade) PB15.4

Base Set

ΔE 15.1 · different color

Similar paints

Frost Blue

Army Painter · D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

Crystal Blue · WP1114

Army Painter · Warpaints

Andrea Blue · 70.841

Vallejo · Model Color

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Light Blue -79- AK3078

AK Interactive · Figures Series

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Complementary paints

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

Highlight Skin

Vallejo · Nocturna Models

Pale Skin

Scale75 · Scalecolor

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of Relic Blue?

The closest Army Painter match for Two Thin Coats Relic Blue is Crystal Blue (WP1114, Warpaints) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.9 (nearly identical).

What color is Relic Blue?

Relic Blue is a standard blue miniature paint from Two Thin Coats (Wave 3). Its screen color is approximately #2A7EBC with a matte finish.