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Sea Aqua: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Arte Deco · 85.076. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #85CAC7 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
Marine Mist WP3042P
Warpaints Fanatic
ΔE 3.7 · close match
AK Interactive
Sky Blue AK11175
3rd Gen Acrylic
ΔE 6.7 · noticeable difference
Citadel
Baharroth Blue
Layer
ΔE 7.7 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Artic Blue SC05
Scalecolor
ΔE 9.2 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Turquoise 054
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 9.8 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Ion Blue
Wave 3
ΔE 9.8 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
The White PW6
Base Set
ΔE 24.0 · different color

Similar paints

Verdigris Glaze · 70.832
Vallejo · Model Color
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Marine Mist · WP3042P
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
Approximate
Neptune Glow · WP3041P
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
Approximate
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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Mossy Green WP3066P
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Ducat Blue AK11177
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
target
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Complementary paints

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

Amphora Red
Two Thin Coats · Wave 3
Rhinox Hide
Citadel · Base
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of Sea Aqua?
The closest Army Painter match for Vallejo Sea Aqua is Marine Mist (WP3042P, Warpaints Fanatic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.7 (close match).
What color is Sea Aqua?
Sea Aqua is a standard blue miniature paint from Vallejo (Arte Deco), code 85.076. Its screen color is approximately #85CAC7 with a unknown finish.

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