Azure: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Model Color · 70.902. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #5B6B9E 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.

Army Painter

Cultist Purple WP3129P

Warpaints Fanatic

ΔE 6.1 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Caspian Blue SC07

Scalecolor

ΔE 6.7 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Rogue Hobbies Ultramarine S35

Pro Acryl Signature

ΔE 6.9 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Hoeth Blue

Layer

ΔE 7.7 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Elysium Blue

Wave 1

ΔE 7.8 · noticeable difference

AK Interactive

Wwi French Artillery Grey AK11303

3rd Gen Acrylic

ΔE 12.0 · different color

Kimera Kolors

Phthalo Blue (Green Shade) PB15.4

Base Set

ΔE 13.8 · different color

Similar paints

Ultramarine Blue · 28.017

Vallejo · Hobby Paint

Braineater Azure · SFG12

Scale75 · Fantasy & Games

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

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Complementary paints

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

Bleached Skull

Army Painter · D&D Undead Set

Rubber Black

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of Azure?

The closest Army Painter match for Vallejo Azure is Cultist Purple (WP3129P, Warpaints Fanatic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 6.1 (noticeable difference).

What color is Azure?

Azure is a standard blue miniature paint from Vallejo (Model Color), code 70.902. Its screen color is approximately #5B6B9E with a matte finish.