Sapphire Blue: equivalents & matches
Vallejo · TMM Shade · 77.151. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #005A8F
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.
Army Painter
Azure Magic
ΔE 8.7 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Cobalt Alchemy
ΔE 17.6 · different color
Two Thin Coats
Dwarven Iron
ΔE 19.3 · different color
AK Interactive
Cobalt Blue
ΔE 19.5 · different color
Pro Acryl
Dark Silver
ΔE 22.9 · different color
Citadel
Iron Warriors
ΔE 23.6 · different color
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Army Painter equivalent of Sapphire Blue?
The closest Army Painter match for Vallejo Sapphire Blue is Azure Magic (Metallic Colours Paint Set) with a ΔE2000 distance of 8.7 (noticeable difference).
What color is Sapphire Blue?
Sapphire Blue is a metallic blue miniature paint from Vallejo (TMM Shade), code 77.151. Its screen color is approximately #005A8F with a metallic finish.