Paint equivalent guide

Aggressor Blue Equivalent

Aggressor Blue is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Aggressor Blue equivalent is Ahriman Blue (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 3.8).
For the Aggressor Blue equivalent Vallejo, Luftwaffe Uniform (70.816) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 9.4).
The best Aggressor Blue Army Painter equivalent is Deep Azure (Army Painter) (ΔE 5.8).

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Top 5 closest equivalents

These 5 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.

1
Ahriman BlueCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 3.8moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
2
Gryph-Charger GreyCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 4.6moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
3
Deep AzureArmy Painter
ΔE 5.8moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
4
Russ GreyCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 5.9moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
5
Sotek GreenCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 6.2significant colour distance -- test before committing

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Aggressor Blue?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Aggressor Blue in the current local catalogue is Ahriman Blue from Citadel (Games Workshop) (Delta-E 3.84).

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 base

Before adopting a substitute, check these points specific to this base paint:

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Frequently asked questions

Aggressor Blue is a paint from AK Interactive. 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.

The closest Vallejo option is Luftwaffe Uniform (70.816) (Delta E 9.44).

Yes, Aggressor Blue is currently part of the AK Interactive 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.

Aggressor Blue is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Aggressor Blue equivalent is Ahriman Blue (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 3.8).
For the Aggressor Blue equivalent Vallejo, Luftwaffe Uniform (70.816) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 9.4).
The best Aggressor Blue Army Painter equivalent is Deep Azure (Army Painter) (ΔE 5.8).

Aggressor Blue is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.

The closest Aggressor Blue equivalent is Ahriman Blue (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 3.8. For a Aggressor Blue equivalent Vallejo match, Luftwaffe Uniform (70.816) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 9.4 is the closest pick. The best Aggressor Blue Army Painter equivalent is Deep Azure (Army Painter) with Delta E 5.8.

Aggressor Blue Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Luftwaffe Uniform (70.816) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 9.4.

Aggressor Blue Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Deep Azure (Army Painter) with Delta E 5.8.

Aggressor Blue equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, Aggressor Blue requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the teal range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Ahriman Blue (Citadel (Games Workshop)) – ΔE 3.8
  • Closest Vallejo option : Luftwaffe Uniform (70.816) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 9.4
  • Closest Army Painter option : Deep Azure (Army Painter) – ΔE 5.8

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 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 paint substitute reliable on an actual miniature.