Oxford Blue: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Model Color · 70.807. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #3E3A53 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 5.2 · noticeable difference

AK Interactive

Amethyst Blue AK11183

3rd Gen Acrylic

ΔE 5.5 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Amethyst Rayne

Wave 1

ΔE 6.6 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Naggaroth Night

Base

ΔE 7.0 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Abyssal Blue SC08

Scalecolor

ΔE 7.6 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Ultramarine Blue

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 9.8 · noticeable difference

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Stormy Blue · 72.018

Vallejo · Game Color

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Prussian Blue · 70.965

Vallejo · Model Color

Chalice Red · 74.017

Vallejo · Nocturna Models

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Ethereal Specter

Army Painter · D&D Undead Set

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Dark Purple 035

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

target

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Complementary paints

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

Insignia White Fs 17875

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Ae-9/aii Light Grey

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of Oxford Blue?

The closest Army Painter match for Vallejo Oxford Blue is Terrestial Titan (Warpaints Fanatic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.9 (close match).

What color is Oxford Blue?

Oxford Blue is a standard blue miniature paint from Vallejo (Model Color), code 70.807. Its screen color is approximately #3E3A53 with a matte finish.