Blue: equivalents & matches
Vallejo · Game Color Ink · 73.207. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #283C78
finish translucent
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
Beowulf Blue
ΔE 4.0 · close match
Citadel
Talassar Blue
ΔE 5.1 · noticeable difference
AK Interactive
Clear Blue
ΔE 7.2 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Tempest Blue Wash
ΔE 8.3 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Inktense Blue
ΔE 9.0 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Black Wash
ΔE 26.9 · different color
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Army Painter equivalent of Blue?
The closest Army Painter match for Vallejo Blue is Beowulf Blue (Speedpaint Set 2.0) with a ΔE2000 distance of 4.0 (close match).
What color is Blue?
Blue is a translucent blue miniature paint from Vallejo (Game Color Ink), code 73.207. Its screen color is approximately #283C78 with a translucent finish.