Paint equivalent guide

Pale Blue Equivalent

PALE BLUE is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest PALE BLUE equivalent is Deepkin Flesh (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 5.5).
For the PALE BLUE equivalent Vallejo, Light Grey (70.990) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 9.9).
The best PALE BLUE Army Painter equivalent is Grotesque Green (Army Painter) (ΔE 8.4).

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for PALE BLUE?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to PALE BLUE in the current local catalogue is Deepkin Flesh from Citadel (Games Workshop) (Delta-E 5.53).

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

PALE 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 Light Grey (70.990) (Delta E 9.86).

Yes, PALE 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.

PALE BLUE is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest PALE BLUE equivalent is Deepkin Flesh (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 5.5).
For the PALE BLUE equivalent Vallejo, Light Grey (70.990) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 9.9).
The best PALE BLUE Army Painter equivalent is Grotesque Green (Army Painter) (ΔE 8.4).

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

The closest PALE BLUE equivalent is Deepkin Flesh (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 5.5. For a PALE BLUE equivalent Vallejo match, Light Grey (70.990) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 9.9 is the closest pick. The best PALE BLUE Army Painter equivalent is Grotesque Green (Army Painter) with Delta E 8.4.

PALE BLUE Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Light Grey (70.990) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 9.9.

PALE BLUE Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Grotesque Green (Army Painter) with Delta E 8.4.

PALE BLUE equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, PALE BLUE requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the neutral grey range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Deepkin Flesh (Citadel (Games Workshop)) – ΔE 5.5
  • Closest Vallejo option : Light Grey (70.990) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 9.9
  • Closest Army Painter option : Grotesque Green (Army Painter) – ΔE 8.4

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.