Victorian Blue: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Arte Deco · 85.067. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #35578D 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.

Citadel
Alaitoc Blue
Layer
ΔE 2.7 · close match
Scale75
Tesla Blue SC52
Scalecolor
ΔE 2.9 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Eldar Robe
Wave 3
ΔE 3.2 · close match
Army Painter
Ultramarine Blue WP3021P
Warpaints Fanatic
ΔE 3.4 · close match
Pro Acryl
Blue 005
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 4.0 · close match
Kimera Kolors
Phthalo Blue (Green Shade) PB15.4
Base Set
ΔE 6.1 · noticeable difference
AK Interactive
Intense Blue -77- AK3069
Figures Series
ΔE 7.5 · noticeable difference

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Alaitoc Blue
Citadel · Layer
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Underdark Indigo
Army Painter · D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments
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Enchantment Blue
Two Thin Coats · Wave 3
Approximate
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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Air Superiority Blue Fs 35450 AK11879
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Dark Blue 70.930
Vallejo · Model Color
target
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Complementary paints

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

Elfic Flesh
Vallejo · Game Color
Ivory
Vallejo · Model Color
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Citadel equivalent of Victorian Blue?
The closest Citadel match for Vallejo Victorian Blue is Alaitoc Blue (Layer) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.7 (close match).
What color is Victorian Blue?
Victorian Blue is a standard blue miniature paint from Vallejo (Arte Deco), code 85.067. Its screen color is approximately #35578D with a unknown finish.

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