Storm Blue: equivalents & matches
Vallejo · Xpress Color · 72.412. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #303A7F
finish translucent
type contrast
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
Beowulf Blue
ΔE 5.9 · noticeable difference
Citadel
Talassar Blue
ΔE 7.3 · noticeable difference
AK Interactive
Clear Blue
ΔE 7.8 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Tempest Blue Wash
ΔE 8.8 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Inktense Blue
ΔE 10.4 · different color
Pro Acryl
Black Wash
ΔE 28.2 · different color
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Army Painter equivalent of Storm Blue?
The closest Army Painter match for Vallejo Storm Blue is Beowulf Blue (Speedpaint Set 2.0) with a ΔE2000 distance of 5.9 (noticeable difference).
What color is Storm Blue?
Storm Blue is a translucent blue miniature paint from Vallejo (Xpress Color), code 72.412. Its screen color is approximately #303A7F with a translucent finish.