Stormy Blue: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Game Color · 72.018. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #413F57 finish matte 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.

ΔE 6.5 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Royal Purple S03

Pro Acryl Signature

ΔE 6.7 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Abyssal Blue SC08

Scalecolor

ΔE 7.1 · noticeable difference

AK Interactive

Amethyst Blue AK11183

3rd Gen Acrylic

ΔE 7.3 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Naggaroth Night

Base

ΔE 8.6 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Ultramarine Blue

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 9.7 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Oxford Blue · 70.807

Vallejo · Model Color

Very close

Prussian Blue · 70.965

Vallejo · Model Color

Wraith Black

Army Painter · D&D Undead Set

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Ethereal Specter

Army Painter · D&D Undead Set

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Complementary paints

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

Pallid Wych Flesh

Citadel · Layer

Medium Grey

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of Stormy Blue?

The closest Army Painter match for Vallejo Stormy Blue is Wraith Black (D&D Undead Set) with a ΔE2000 distance of 4.3 (close match).

What color is Stormy Blue?

Stormy Blue is a standard blue miniature paint from Vallejo (Game Color), code 72.018. Its screen color is approximately #413F57 with a matte finish.