Paint equivalent guide

Aii Light Blue Equivalent

AII Light Blue is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest AII Light Blue equivalent is Verdigris (72.096) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 4.8).
For the AII Light Blue equivalent Vallejo, Verdigris (72.096) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 4.8).
The best AII Light Blue Army Painter equivalent is Turquoise Siren (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.8).

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Top 4 closest equivalents

These 4 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.

1
Verdigris (72.096)Vallejo Game Color
ΔE 4.8moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
2
Turquoise SirenArmy Painter
ΔE 4.8moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
3
Moonstone GreyGreen Stuff World
ΔE 5.0moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
4
AquamarineArmy Painter
ΔE 6.4significant colour distance -- test before committing

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for AII Light Blue?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to AII Light Blue in the current local catalogue is Verdigris (72.096) from Vallejo Game Color (Delta-E 4.75).

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

AII Light 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 Verdigris (72.096) (Delta E 4.75).

Yes, AII Light 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.

AII Light Blue is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest AII Light Blue equivalent is Verdigris (72.096) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 4.8).
For the AII Light Blue equivalent Vallejo, Verdigris (72.096) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 4.8).
The best AII Light Blue Army Painter equivalent is Turquoise Siren (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.8).

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

The closest AII Light Blue equivalent is Verdigris (72.096) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 4.8. For a AII Light Blue equivalent Vallejo match, Verdigris (72.096) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 4.8 is the closest pick. The best AII Light Blue Army Painter equivalent is Turquoise Siren (Army Painter) with Delta E 4.8.

AII Light Blue Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Verdigris (72.096) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 4.8.

AII Light Blue Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Turquoise Siren (Army Painter) with Delta E 4.8.

AII Light Blue equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

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

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Verdigris (72.096) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 4.8
  • Closest Vallejo option : Verdigris (72.096) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 4.8
  • Closest Army Painter option : Turquoise Siren (Army Painter) – ΔE 4.8

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.