Transparent Blue: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Model Color · 70.938. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #323D5D 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 5.4 · noticeable difference

Army Painter

Terrestial Titan

Warpaints Fanatic

ΔE 5.7 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Ultramarine Blue

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 6.1 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Calgar Blue

Layer

ΔE 7.7 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Dark Grey Blue 014

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 8.2 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Prussian Blue · 70.965

Vallejo · Model Color

Two Thin Coats · Wave 2

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

target

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Complementary paints

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

Wraithbone

Citadel · Base

Ancient Stone

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Scale75 equivalent of Transparent Blue?

The closest Scale75 match for Vallejo Transparent Blue is Deep Blue (SC55, Scalecolor) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.7 (close match).

What color is Transparent Blue?

Transparent Blue is a standard blue miniature paint from Vallejo (Model Color), code 70.938. Its screen color is approximately #323D5D with a matte finish.