Medium Blue: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Arte Deco · 85.063. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #29409A 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.

ΔE 5.3 · noticeable difference

AK Interactive

Ultramarine AK11179

3rd Gen Acrylic

ΔE 5.3 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Ultramarine Blue

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 7.1 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Cantabric Blue SC53

Scalecolor

ΔE 7.2 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Dark Grey Blue 014

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 8.5 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Abyss Blue

Wave 2

ΔE 9.2 · noticeable difference

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Altdorf Guard Blue

Citadel · Layer

Approximate

Sapphire Blue · 85.059

Vallejo · Arte Deco

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Ultra Blue Deep · 85.060

Vallejo · Arte Deco

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Baron Blue WP3023P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Ultramarine AK11179

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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 Medium Blue pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Cremeweiss

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Pale Sand

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Citadel equivalent of Medium Blue?

The closest Citadel match for Vallejo Medium Blue is Altdorf Guard Blue (Layer) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.2 (close match).

What color is Medium Blue?

Medium Blue is a standard blue miniature paint from Vallejo (Arte Deco), code 85.063. Its screen color is approximately #29409A with a unknown finish.