Magic Blue: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Hobby Paint · 28.030. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #126DB4 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.

ΔE 5.6 · noticeable difference

AK Interactive

Intense Blue -77- AK3069

Figures Series

ΔE 5.9 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Caspian Blue SC07

Scalecolor

ΔE 6.2 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Rogue Hobbies Ultramarine S35

Pro Acryl Signature

ΔE 8.5 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Phthalo Blue (Green Shade) PB15.4

Base Set

ΔE 9.2 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Crystal Blue · WP3028P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

Very close

Magic Blue · 72.021

Vallejo · Game Color

Blue Fluorescent · 70.736

Vallejo · Model Color

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Magic 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

Ultramarine AK11179

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

target

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Complementary paints

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

Rosy Skin

Army Painter · D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

Light Flesh

Vallejo · Model Color

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of Magic Blue?

The closest Army Painter match for Vallejo Magic Blue is Crystal Blue (WP3028P, Warpaints Fanatic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.4 (close match).

What color is Magic Blue?

Magic Blue is a standard blue miniature paint from Vallejo (Hobby Paint), code 28.030. Its screen color is approximately #126DB4 with a matte finish.