Paint equivalent guide

Aquamarine Equivalent

Aquamarine is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Aquamarine equivalent is Baharroth Blue (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 1.8).
For the Aquamarine equivalent Vallejo, Verdigris (72.096) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 6.4).
The best Aquamarine Army Painter equivalent is Neptune Glow (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.8).

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Top 5 closest equivalents

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

1
Baharroth BlueCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 1.8slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
2
Skink BlueCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 1.8slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
3
Air Superiority BlueAK Interactive
ΔE 3.7moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
4
DEEP SKY BLUEAK Interactive
ΔE 5.8moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
5
Summersea BlueGreen Stuff World
ΔE 6.1significant colour distance -- test before committing

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Aquamarine?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Aquamarine in the current local catalogue is Baharroth Blue from Citadel (Games Workshop) (Delta-E 1.79).

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

Aquamarine is a paint from Army Painter. 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 Verdigris (72.096) (Delta E 6.40).

Yes, Aquamarine is currently part of the Army Painter 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.

Aquamarine is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Aquamarine equivalent is Baharroth Blue (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 1.8).
For the Aquamarine equivalent Vallejo, Verdigris (72.096) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 6.4).
The best Aquamarine Army Painter equivalent is Neptune Glow (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.8).

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

The closest Aquamarine equivalent is Baharroth Blue (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 1.8. For a Aquamarine equivalent Vallejo match, Verdigris (72.096) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 6.4 is the closest pick. The best Aquamarine Army Painter equivalent is Neptune Glow (Army Painter) with Delta E 4.8.

Aquamarine Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Verdigris (72.096) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 6.4.

Aquamarine Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Neptune Glow (Army Painter) with Delta E 4.8.

Aquamarine equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

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

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Baharroth Blue (Citadel (Games Workshop)) – ΔE 1.8
  • Closest Vallejo option : Verdigris (72.096) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 6.4
  • Closest Army Painter option : Neptune Glow (Army Painter) – ΔE 4.8

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.