Glacier Blue: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Game Color · 72.095. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #CDD9F1 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

Gelatinous Blue

D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

ΔE 2.8 · close match

AK Interactive

Wwi German Light Blue AK11806

3rd Gen Acrylic

ΔE 6.9 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Decadent Purple

Wave 3

ΔE 9.1 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Blue Horror

Layer

ΔE 10.4 · different color

Pro Acryl

Heavy Titanium White S21

Pro Acryl Signature

ΔE 10.6 · different color

Scale75

Bering Blue SC06

Scalecolor

ΔE 12.6 · different color

Kimera Kolors

The White PW6

Base Set

ΔE 13.1 · different color

Similar paints

Gelatinous Blue

Army Painter · D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

Gorgon Hide · WP1428

Army Painter · Warpaints

Baby Blue · 85.061

Vallejo · Arte Deco

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

White Glaze 70.853

Vallejo · Model Color

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Ultramarine AK11179

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

target

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Complementary paints

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

British Khaki

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Golden Sand / Desert Uniform Base -10-

AK Interactive · Figures Series

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of Glacier Blue?

The closest Army Painter match for Vallejo Glacier Blue is Gelatinous Blue (D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.8 (close match).

What color is Glacier Blue?

Glacier Blue is a standard blue miniature paint from Vallejo (Game Color), code 72.095. Its screen color is approximately #CDD9F1 with a matte finish.