Blue Wash: equivalents & matches
Vallejo · Game Color Wash · 73.207. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #1A5B9B
finish unknown
type wash
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
Asurmen Blue
ΔE 3.1 · close match
Army Painter
Highlord Blue
ΔE 3.7 · close match
Scale75
Inktense Blue
ΔE 3.8 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Blue Glaze
ΔE 11.3 · different color
AK Interactive
Clear Blue
ΔE 18.4 · different color
Pro Acryl
Black Wash
ΔE 33.2 · different color
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Citadel equivalent of Blue Wash?
The closest Citadel match for Vallejo Blue Wash is Asurmen Blue (Contrast) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.1 (close match).
What color is Blue Wash?
Blue Wash is a translucent blue miniature paint from Vallejo (Game Color Wash), code 73.207. Its screen color is approximately #1A5B9B with a unknown finish.