Royal Blue: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Model Color · 70.809. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #1A427D 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.

Citadel

Macragge Blue

Base

ΔE 1.6 · nearly identical

Army Painter

Griffon Blue WP1429

Warpaints

ΔE 1.8 · nearly identical

AK Interactive

Deep Blue - Intense AK11182

3rd Gen Acrylic Intense

ΔE 6.7 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Ultramarine Blue

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 7.2 · noticeable difference

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Gothic Blue · WP3020P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Bright Sapphire WP3030P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Imperial Blue AK11180

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

Heavy Warm White

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Signature

Pale Sand

Vallejo · Model Color

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Citadel equivalent of Royal Blue?

The closest Citadel match for Vallejo Royal Blue is Macragge Blue (Base) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.6 (nearly identical).

What color is Royal Blue?

Royal Blue is a standard blue miniature paint from Vallejo (Model Color), code 70.809. Its screen color is approximately #1A427D with a matte finish.