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French Blue: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Arte Deco · 85.066. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #3F6A8A finish unknown 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.

Scale75
Innsmouth Blue SFG46
Fantasy & Games
ΔE 3.0 · close match
Army Painter
Stratos Blue WP3015P
Warpaints Fanatic
ΔE 3.0 · close match
Citadel
Caledor Sky
Base
ΔE 4.3 · close match
AK Interactive
Intense Blue -77- AK3069
Figures Series
ΔE 4.7 · close match
Pro Acryl
Blue Black 056
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 6.3 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Wolf Grey
Wave 1
ΔE 7.2 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
Phthalo Blue (Red Shade) PB15.2
Base Set
ΔE 8.2 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Caspian Blue · SC07
Scale75 · Scalecolor
Close
Innsmouth Blue · SFG46
Scale75 · Fantasy & Games
Close
Stratos Blue · WP3015P
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
Approximate
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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Sky Blue AK11175
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Royal Blue 70.809
Vallejo · Model Color
target
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Complementary paints

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

Cream White
Vallejo · Model Color
Off-White
Vallejo · Model Color
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Scale75 equivalent of French Blue?
The closest Scale75 match for Vallejo French Blue is Innsmouth Blue (SFG46, Fantasy & Games) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.0 (close match).
What color is French Blue?
French Blue is a standard blue miniature paint from Vallejo (Arte Deco), code 85.066. Its screen color is approximately #3F6A8A with a unknown finish.

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