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True Blue: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Arte Deco · 85.058. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #014C8D 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
Regal Blue WP3026P
Warpaints Fanatic
ΔE 1.8 · nearly identical
Pro Acryl
Blue 005
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 3.7 · close match
Citadel
Alaitoc Blue
Layer
ΔE 4.0 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Enchantment Blue
Wave 3
ΔE 4.3 · close match
Kimera Kolors
Phthalo Blue (Green Shade) PB15.4
Base Set
ΔE 4.4 · close match
Scale75
Cantabric Blue SC53
Scalecolor
ΔE 4.7 · close match
AK Interactive
Deep Blue - Intense AK11182
3rd Gen Acrylic Intense
ΔE 5.8 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Ultramarine Blue · WP3021P
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
Close
Regal Blue · WP3026P
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
Approximate
Royal Blue · 70.809
Vallejo · Model Color
Approximate
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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Bright Sapphire WP3030P
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Night Lords Blue
Citadel · Base
target
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Complementary paints

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

Basic Skin Tone
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Flesh Highlights
Vallejo · Panzer Aces
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of True Blue?
The closest Army Painter match for Vallejo True Blue is Regal Blue (WP3026P, Warpaints Fanatic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.8 (nearly identical).
What color is True Blue?
True Blue is a standard blue miniature paint from Vallejo (Arte Deco), code 85.058. Its screen color is approximately #014C8D with a unknown finish.

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