Sapphire Blue: equivalents & matches
Vallejo · TMM Light · 77.111. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #49A8DC
finish metallic
type metallic
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.
Two Thin Coats
Blue Steel
ΔE 14.9 · different color
Citadel
Grey Knights Steel
ΔE 17.2 · different color
AK Interactive
Silver
ΔE 18.0 · different color
Scale75
Speed Metal
ΔE 19.6 · different color
Pro Acryl
Silver
ΔE 20.1 · different color
Army Painter
Mithril
ΔE 20.7 · different color
Similar paints
Sterling Silver · 77.141
Ultramarine Blue · 77.110
Sapphire Blue · 77.131
3 more similar paints, ranked live against your own collection.See them in the app →
Own Sapphire Blue? Put it in your pocket inventory.
BrushForge tracks your paints, warns before bottles run dry, and matches recipes to what you actually own. Free, offline-first, no account needed to start.
★★★★★ Rated 4.9 on the App Store · 4,300+ paints · free to start
Frequently asked questions
What is the Two Thin Coats equivalent of Sapphire Blue?
The closest Two Thin Coats match for Vallejo Sapphire Blue is Blue Steel (Wave 3) with a ΔE2000 distance of 14.9 (different color).
What color is Sapphire Blue?
Sapphire Blue is a metallic blue miniature paint from Vallejo (TMM Light), code 77.111. Its screen color is approximately #49A8DC with a metallic finish.