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Oil Paint Prussian Blue AK Interactive oil paint equivalents (#0A2038)
Oil Paint Prussian Blue is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Oil Paint Prussian Blue equivalent is Asurmen Blue Wash (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 10.3).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for Oil Paint Prussian Blue.
For Army Painter, the closest match to Oil Paint Prussian Blue is Dark Blue Tone (Army Painter) (ΔE 7.8).
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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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Dark Blue ToneArmy Painter
ΔE 7.8significant colour distance -- test before committing2
Blue ToneArmy Painter
ΔE 9.8significant colour distance -- test before committing3
Asurmen Blue WashCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 10.3significant colour distance -- test before committing4
Inktense BlueScale75
ΔE 11.5significant colour distance -- test before committingBest equivalents by brand
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Direct answer
Which equivalent should you pick for Oil Paint Prussian Blue?
The closest cross-brand equivalent to Oil Paint Prussian Blue in the current local catalogue is Dark Blue Tone from Army Painter (Delta-E 7.85).
- Closest overall: Dark Blue Tone (Army Painter, Delta-E 7.85)
- Closest Vallejo: Dark Grey Wash (70.517) (Delta-E 16.65)
- Closest Army Painter: Dark Blue Tone (Delta-E 7.85)
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
Oil Paint Prussian 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, Oil Paint Prussian 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.
Oil Paint Prussian Blue is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Oil Paint Prussian Blue equivalent is Asurmen Blue Wash (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 10.3).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for Oil Paint Prussian Blue.
For Army Painter, the closest match to Oil Paint Prussian Blue is Dark Blue Tone (Army Painter) (ΔE 7.8).
Oil Paint Prussian Blue is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Oil Paint Prussian Blue equivalent is Asurmen Blue Wash (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 10.3. No close Vallejo equivalent found for Oil Paint Prussian Blue. For Army Painter, the closest match to Oil Paint Prussian Blue is Dark Blue Tone (Army Painter) with Delta E 7.8.
Oil Paint Prussian Blue Vallejo equivalent
No Vallejo equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for Oil Paint Prussian Blue.
Oil Paint Prussian Blue Army Painter equivalent
The best Army Painter option is Dark Blue Tone (Army Painter) with Delta E 7.8.
Oil Paint Prussian Blue equivalent and alternative: brand comparison
As a paint, Oil Paint Prussian Blue requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the deep blue range.
Brand comparison
- Closest equivalent : Asurmen Blue Wash (Citadel (Games Workshop)) – ΔE 10.3
- Closest Vallejo option : no close Vallejo equivalent
- Closest Army Painter option : Dark Blue Tone (Army Painter) – ΔE 7.8
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.
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