Caribbean Blue
Fantasy & Games
Layer Paint
Ahriman Blue layer equivalents in Army Painter and Warhammer (#00708A)
As a layer paint, this colour is formulated for translucency and smooth transitions over an existing basecoat. Teal and blue-green colours are prized for cold armour, gemstone effects, and Tzeentchian magic.
The closest Ahriman Blue equivalent is Caribbean Blue (Scale75) (ΔE 6.3).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for Ahriman Blue.
For Army Painter, the closest match to Ahriman Blue is Deep Azure (Army Painter) (ΔE 5.2).
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Top 4 closest equivalents
These 4 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.
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Deep AzureArmy Painter
ΔE 5.2moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection2
Craventhrone Cloak 4Warhammer
ΔE 5.8moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection3
Seraphon Blue 3Warhammer
ΔE 6.3significant colour distance -- test before committing4
Caribbean BlueScale75
ΔE 6.3significant colour distance -- test before committingBest equivalents by brand
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Direct answer
Which equivalent should you pick for Ahriman Blue?
The closest cross-brand equivalent to Ahriman Blue in the current local catalogue is Aggressor Blue from AK Interactive (Delta-E 3.84).
- Closest overall: Aggressor Blue (AK Interactive, Delta-E 3.84)
- Closest Vallejo: Deep Sky Blue (70.844) (Delta-E 10.29)
- Closest Army Painter: Deep Azure (Delta-E 5.15)
Method
Matches are computed from the local paint catalogue with Delta-E CIEDE2000. Lower values mean a closer visual match on the miniature.
Limits
Finish, opacity, flow, and bottle format are not captured by Delta-E alone. Test the substitute if the recipe relies on a specific behaviour.
What to check before replacing this layer
Before adopting a substitute, check these points specific to this layer paint:
- Translucency: stable — affects layering opacity over the base coat
- Thinning: controlled thinning — layer paints need controlled dilution
- Coverage: reliable — thin passes build smoother transitions
- Recommended primer: the primer already used in your recipe — primer affects final colour
- Highlight control: check if the layer lifts cleanly over the mid-tone
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Frequently asked questions
Ahriman Blue is a layer paint from Citadel (Games Workshop). Its specific pigment load, drying behaviour, and finish set it apart from other paints in the same category, which is why a direct substitute needs to match more than just the colour value.
No reliable Vallejo match appears in the current top equivalents.
Yes, Ahriman Blue is currently part of the Citadel (Games Workshop) range. Check local stock or equivalent alternatives if the pot is hard to source.
Check Delta-E, finish type, coverage, opacity, and behaviour over your chosen primer. Run a full test with one shade and one highlight pass before applying the substitute to an entire unit.
As a layer paint, this colour is formulated for translucency and smooth transitions over an existing basecoat. Teal and blue-green colours are prized for cold armour, gemstone effects, and Tzeentchian magic.
The closest Ahriman Blue equivalent is Caribbean Blue (Scale75) (ΔE 6.3).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for Ahriman Blue.
For Army Painter, the closest match to Ahriman Blue is Deep Azure (Army Painter) (ΔE 5.2).
As a layer paint, this colour is formulated for translucency and smooth transitions over an existing basecoat. Teal and blue-green colours are prized for cold armour, gemstone effects, and Tzeentchian magic.
The closest Ahriman Blue equivalent is Caribbean Blue (Scale75) with Delta E 6.3. No close Vallejo equivalent found for Ahriman Blue. For Army Painter, the closest match to Ahriman Blue is Deep Azure (Army Painter) with Delta E 5.2.
Ahriman Blue Vallejo equivalent
No Vallejo equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for Ahriman Blue.
Ahriman Blue Army Painter equivalent
The best Army Painter option is Deep Azure (Army Painter) with Delta E 5.2.
Ahriman Blue equivalent and alternative: brand comparison
As a layer paint, Ahriman Blue is designed for smooth transitions and controlled highlights. The colour sits in the teal range, with reliable coverage and stable opacity over the primer already used in your recipe.
Translucency
Layer paints are more translucent than base paints by design. Ahriman Blue builds colour gradually, which means a substitute must also layer well without going opaque too quickly or requiring too many coats.
Glazing technique
For best results, thin Ahriman Blue to controlled thinning and apply in multiple passes. A substitute that dries too fast or too matte will change how the glaze settles on the model.
Layering transitions
The teal tone of Ahriman Blue works best when layered from a darker base. Check that the substitute blends gradually without hard edges between coats.
Highlight control
Ahriman Blue is commonly used for edge highlights and surface detail. A substitute with different thinning behaviour will alter how precisely you can place the highlight.
Brand comparison
- Closest equivalent : Caribbean Blue (Scale75) – ΔE 6.3
- Closest Vallejo option : no close Vallejo equivalent
- Closest Army Painter option : Deep Azure (Army Painter) – ΔE 5.2
A layer paint substitute only becomes trustworthy once it survives the same primer, shade, and highlight sequence as the original recipe.
Looking at the surrounding palette matters because a near match can still push the finished model warmer, colder, or flatter than expected.
That combination of colour distance, finish, and recipe context is what makes a layer paint substitute reliable on an actual miniature.
That combination of colour distance, finish, and recipe context is what makes a substitute reliable on an actual miniature.
A paint substitute only becomes trustworthy once it survives the same primer, shade, and highlight sequence as the original recipe.
Looking at the surrounding palette matters too, because a near match can still push the finished model warmer, colder, flatter, or glossier than expected.
That is why the page keeps the recommendation anchored to painting workflow instead of treating Delta-E alone as the final decision.
A useful equivalent page should also reduce buying mistakes: the closer colour is not always the safer option if the bottle dries glossier, covers faster, or behaves differently on large armour panels.
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