Paint equivalent guide

STAR BLUE AK Interactive acrylic paint equivalents (#064860)

STAR BLUE is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest STAR BLUE equivalent is Stegadon Scale Green (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 1.0).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for STAR BLUE.
For Army Painter, the closest match to STAR BLUE is Deep Blue (Army Painter) (ΔE 1.4).

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Top 5 closest equivalents

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

1
Stegadon Scale GreenCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 1.0slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
2
Deep BlueArmy Painter
ΔE 1.4slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
3
Abyssal BlueArmy Painter
ΔE 2.7slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
4
Thousand Sons BlueCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 3.4moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
5
Akhelian GreenCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 3.6moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection

Best equivalents by brand

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for STAR BLUE?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to STAR BLUE in the current local catalogue is Stegadon Scale Green from Citadel (Games Workshop) (Delta-E 1.03).

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

STAR 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, STAR 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.

STAR BLUE is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest STAR BLUE equivalent is Stegadon Scale Green (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 1.0).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for STAR BLUE.
For Army Painter, the closest match to STAR BLUE is Deep Blue (Army Painter) (ΔE 1.4).

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

The closest STAR BLUE equivalent is Stegadon Scale Green (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 1.0. No close Vallejo equivalent found for STAR BLUE. For Army Painter, the closest match to STAR BLUE is Deep Blue (Army Painter) with Delta E 1.4.

STAR BLUE Vallejo equivalent

No Vallejo equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for STAR BLUE.

STAR BLUE Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Deep Blue (Army Painter) with Delta E 1.4.

STAR BLUE equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

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

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Stegadon Scale Green (Citadel (Games Workshop)) – ΔE 1.0
  • Closest Vallejo option : no close Vallejo equivalent
  • Closest Army Painter option : Deep Blue (Army Painter) – ΔE 1.4

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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