Paint equivalent guide

Raf Pru Blue Equivalent

RAF PRU Blue is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest RAF PRU Blue equivalent is Kraken Skin (Army Painter) (ΔE 2.2).
For the RAF PRU Blue equivalent Vallejo, Blue Green (70.808) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 3.4).
The best RAF PRU Blue Army Painter equivalent is Kraken Skin (Army Painter) (ΔE 2.2).

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Top 5 closest equivalents

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

1
Kraken SkinArmy Painter
ΔE 2.2slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
2
Blue Green (70.808)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 3.4moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
3
Verdigris Glaze (70.832)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 3.4moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
4
Hawk TurquoiseCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 5.7moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
5
SC-28 Deep TurquoiseScale75
ΔE 6.0significant colour distance -- test before committing

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for RAF PRU Blue?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to RAF PRU Blue in the current local catalogue is Kraken Skin from Army Painter (Delta-E 2.16).

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

RAF PRU 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 Blue Green (70.808) (Delta E 3.40).

Yes, RAF PRU 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.

RAF PRU Blue is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest RAF PRU Blue equivalent is Kraken Skin (Army Painter) (ΔE 2.2).
For the RAF PRU Blue equivalent Vallejo, Blue Green (70.808) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 3.4).
The best RAF PRU Blue Army Painter equivalent is Kraken Skin (Army Painter) (ΔE 2.2).

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

The closest RAF PRU Blue equivalent is Kraken Skin (Army Painter) with Delta E 2.2. For a RAF PRU Blue equivalent Vallejo match, Blue Green (70.808) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 3.4 is the closest pick. The best RAF PRU Blue Army Painter equivalent is Kraken Skin (Army Painter) with Delta E 2.2.

RAF PRU Blue Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Blue Green (70.808) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 3.4.

RAF PRU Blue Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Kraken Skin (Army Painter) with Delta E 2.2.

RAF PRU Blue equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

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

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Kraken Skin (Army Painter) – ΔE 2.2
  • Closest Vallejo option : Blue Green (70.808) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 3.4
  • Closest Army Painter option : Kraken Skin (Army Painter) – ΔE 2.2

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.