Salem Blue: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Arte Deco · 85.062. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #5A7E9F 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.

Army Painter

Wolf Grey WP1119

Warpaints

ΔE 0.9 · nearly identical

Mediterranean Blue SC51

Faded Ultramarine 013

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 6.6 · noticeable difference

AK Interactive

Amt-7 Light Blue AK11916

3rd Gen Acrylic

ΔE 8.0 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Phthalo Blue (Red Shade) PB15.2

Base Set

ΔE 16.0 · different color

Similar paints

Wolf Grey · WP1119

Army Painter · Warpaints

Exact

Pastel Blue · 70.901

Vallejo · Model Color

Approximate

Williamsburg Blue · 85.057

Vallejo · Arte Deco

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

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Complementary paints

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

German Camouflage Black Brown

Vallejo · Model Color

Dark Brown

AK Interactive · Figures Series

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of Salem Blue?

The closest Army Painter match for Vallejo Salem Blue is Wolf Grey (WP1119, Warpaints) with a ΔE2000 distance of 0.9 (nearly identical).

What color is Salem Blue?

Salem Blue is a standard blue miniature paint from Vallejo (Arte Deco), code 85.062. Its screen color is approximately #5A7E9F with a unknown finish.