Paint equivalent guide

Augur Blue Equivalent

Augur Blue is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Augur Blue equivalent is Etherium Blue (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 6.9).
For the Augur Blue equivalent Vallejo, Pale Blue (70.906) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 11.6).
The best Augur Blue Army Painter equivalent is Frost Blue (Army Painter) (ΔE 5.4).

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Top 5 closest equivalents

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

1
Etherium BlueCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 6.9significant colour distance -- test before committing
2
Blue HorrorCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 6.9significant colour distance -- test before committing
3
SC-94 Moonstone AlchemyScale75
ΔE 8.9significant colour distance -- test before committing
4
Lightning Bolt BlueCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 9.3significant colour distance -- test before committing
5
Space Wolves Grey FoundationCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 10.3significant colour distance -- test before committing

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Augur Blue?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Augur Blue in the current local catalogue is Etherium Blue from Citadel (Games Workshop) (Delta-E 6.87).

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

Augur Blue 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 Pale Blue (70.906) (Delta E 11.64).

Yes, Augur Blue 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.

Augur Blue is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Augur Blue equivalent is Etherium Blue (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 6.9).
For the Augur Blue equivalent Vallejo, Pale Blue (70.906) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 11.6).
The best Augur Blue Army Painter equivalent is Frost Blue (Army Painter) (ΔE 5.4).

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

The closest Augur Blue equivalent is Etherium Blue (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 6.9. For a Augur Blue equivalent Vallejo match, Pale Blue (70.906) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 11.6 is the closest pick. The best Augur Blue Army Painter equivalent is Frost Blue (Army Painter) with Delta E 5.4.

Augur Blue Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Pale Blue (70.906) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 11.6.

Augur Blue Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Frost Blue (Army Painter) with Delta E 5.4.

Augur Blue equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, Augur Blue requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the deep blue range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Etherium Blue (Citadel (Games Workshop)) – ΔE 6.9
  • Closest Vallejo option : Pale Blue (70.906) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 11.6
  • Closest Army Painter option : Frost Blue (Army Painter) – ΔE 5.4

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.