Elfic Blue: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Game Color · 72.117. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #50617D 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.

AK Interactive

Wwi French Artillery Grey AK11303

3rd Gen Acrylic

ΔE 5.2 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Tesla Blue SC52

Scalecolor

ΔE 5.5 · noticeable difference

Citadel

The Fang

Base

ΔE 6.0 · noticeable difference

Army Painter

Thunderous Blue WP3014P

Warpaints Fanatic

ΔE 6.2 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Marine Blue

Wave 1

ΔE 7.7 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Blue Black 056

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 10.4 · different color

Kimera Kolors

Phthalo Blue (Green Shade) PB15.4

Base Set

ΔE 10.7 · different color

Similar paints

Heavy Blue · 72.143

Vallejo · Game Color

Grey Blue · 70.943

Vallejo · Model Color

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Vallejo · Model Color

target

The app adds a second, stronger step, a wash & glaze mode, and can pick highlights from the paints you already own. Open in the app →

Complementary paints

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

Purity White

Scale75 · Fantasy & Games

Faded White -3-

AK Interactive · Figures Series

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Frequently asked questions

What is the AK Interactive equivalent of Elfic Blue?

The closest AK Interactive match for Vallejo Elfic Blue is Wwi French Artillery Grey (AK11303, 3rd Gen Acrylic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 5.2 (noticeable difference).

What color is Elfic Blue?

Elfic Blue is a standard blue miniature paint from Vallejo (Game Color), code 72.117. Its screen color is approximately #50617D with a matte finish.