Light Blue Green: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Model Color · 70.753. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #0098A5 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
Hydra Turqoise WP1141
Warpaints
ΔE 2.1 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Omega Blue
Wave 3
ΔE 3.7 · close match
Scale75
Caribbean Blue SC49
Scalecolor
ΔE 5.5 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Bright Jade 067
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 6.0 · noticeable difference
AK Interactive
Blue Fs 35190 AK11878
3rd Gen Acrylic
ΔE 6.4 · noticeable difference
Citadel
Temple Guard Blue
Layer
ΔE 9.5 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
Cobalt Bluegreen
Expansion Set 1
ΔE 22.3 · different color

Similar paints

Hydra Turqoise · WP1141
Army Painter · Warpaints
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Hydra Turquoise · WP3038P
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
Approximate
Merfolk Turquoise
Army Painter · D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments
Approximate
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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Gauss Blaster Green
Citadel · Layer
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Phthalo Blue (Red Shade) PB15.2
Kimera Kolors · Base Set
target
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Complementary paints

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

Opal Skin
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
Raging Rouge
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of Light Blue Green?
The closest Army Painter match for Vallejo Light Blue Green is Hydra Turqoise (WP1141, Warpaints) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.1 (close match).
What color is Light Blue Green?
Light Blue Green is a standard blue miniature paint from Vallejo (Model Color), code 70.753. Its screen color is approximately #0098A5 with a matte finish.

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