RLM 66 (1938)
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Sea Blue is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Sea Blue equivalent is Coal Black (72.053) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 3.1).
For the Sea Blue equivalent Vallejo, Coal Black (72.053) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 3.1).
The best Sea Blue Army Painter equivalent is Night Sky (Army Painter) (ΔE 6.1).
The closest cross-brand equivalent to Sea Blue in the current local catalogue is Coal Black (72.053) from Vallejo Game Color (Delta-E 3.15).
Matches are computed from the local paint catalogue with Delta-E CIEDE2000. Lower values mean a closer visual match on the miniature.
Finish, opacity, flow, and bottle format are not captured by Delta-E alone. Test the substitute if the recipe relies on a specific behaviour.
Before adopting a substitute, check these points specific to this base paint:
Sea 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 Coal Black (72.053) (Delta E 3.15).
Yes, Sea 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.
Sea Blue is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Sea Blue equivalent is Coal Black (72.053) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 3.1).
For the Sea Blue equivalent Vallejo, Coal Black (72.053) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 3.1).
The best Sea Blue Army Painter equivalent is Night Sky (Army Painter) (ΔE 6.1).
Sea Blue is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Sea Blue equivalent is Coal Black (72.053) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 3.1. For a Sea Blue equivalent Vallejo match, Coal Black (72.053) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 3.1 is the closest pick. The best Sea Blue Army Painter equivalent is Night Sky (Army Painter) with Delta E 6.1.
The closest Vallejo match is Coal Black (72.053) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 3.1.
The best Army Painter option is Night Sky (Army Painter) with Delta E 6.1.
As a paint, Sea Blue requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the teal range.
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.