Sapphire Blue: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Arte Deco · 85.059. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #244997 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.

Citadel

Altdorf Guard Blue

Layer

ΔE 1.9 · nearly identical

Army Painter

Ultramarine Blue WP3021P

ΔE 5.1 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Blue 005

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 5.3 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Eldar Robe

Wave 3

ΔE 5.8 · noticeable difference

AK Interactive

Deep Blue - Intense AK11182

3rd Gen Acrylic Intense

ΔE 6.9 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Phthalo Blue (Green Shade) PB15.4

Base Set

ΔE 8.0 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Altdorf Guard Blue

Citadel · Layer

Very close

Ultramarine Blue · WP1115

Army Painter · Warpaints

Approximate

Blue · 005

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Vallejo · Model Color

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Complementary paints

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

Blight Cream

Two Thin Coats · Dark Arts

Divination White

Two Thin Coats · Dark Arts

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Citadel equivalent of Sapphire Blue?

The closest Citadel match for Vallejo Sapphire Blue is Altdorf Guard Blue (Layer) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.9 (nearly identical).

What color is Sapphire Blue?

Sapphire Blue is a standard blue miniature paint from Vallejo (Arte Deco), code 85.059. Its screen color is approximately #244997 with a unknown finish.