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COBALT BLUE AK Interactive acrylic paint equivalents (#0E2334)
COBALT BLUE is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest COBALT BLUE equivalent is Chaos Black (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 4.7).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for COBALT BLUE.
For Army Painter, the closest match to COBALT BLUE is The Darkness (Army Painter) (ΔE 5.4).
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Direct answer
Which equivalent should you pick for COBALT BLUE?
The closest cross-brand equivalent to COBALT BLUE in the current local catalogue is Chaos Black from Citadel (Games Workshop) (Delta-E 4.68).
- Closest overall: Chaos Black (Citadel (Games Workshop), Delta-E 4.68)
- Closest Vallejo: Prussian Blue (70.965) (Delta-E 7.41)
- Closest Army Painter: Deep Ocean Blue (Delta-E 5.39)
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:
- Coverage: reliable — check how many coats are needed for full opacity
- Thinning: controlled thinning — verify the right ratio for your technique
- Recommended primer: the primer already used in your recipe — keep the same surface preparation
- Test swatch: always test the substitute on a spare part first
- Recipe check: compare with the full wash and highlight sequence
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Frequently asked questions
COBALT 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.
No reliable Vallejo match appears in the current top equivalents.
Yes, COBALT 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.
COBALT BLUE is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest COBALT BLUE equivalent is Chaos Black (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 4.7).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for COBALT BLUE.
For Army Painter, the closest match to COBALT BLUE is The Darkness (Army Painter) (ΔE 5.4).
COBALT BLUE is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest COBALT BLUE equivalent is Chaos Black (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 4.7. No close Vallejo equivalent found for COBALT BLUE. For Army Painter, the closest match to COBALT BLUE is The Darkness (Army Painter) with Delta E 5.4.
COBALT BLUE Vallejo equivalent
No Vallejo equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for COBALT BLUE.
COBALT BLUE Army Painter equivalent
The best Army Painter option is The Darkness (Army Painter) with Delta E 5.4.
COBALT BLUE equivalent and alternative: brand comparison
As a paint, COBALT BLUE requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the deep blue range.
Brand comparison
- Closest equivalent : Chaos Black (Citadel (Games Workshop)) – ΔE 4.7
- Closest Vallejo option : no close Vallejo equivalent
- Closest Army Painter option : The Darkness (Army Painter) – ΔE 5.4
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.
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