Paint equivalent guide

Electric Blue Equivalent

Electric Blue is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Electric Blue equivalent is Electric Blue (72.023) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 0.9).
For the Electric Blue equivalent Vallejo, Electric Blue (72.023) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 0.9).
The best Electric Blue Army Painter equivalent is Stratos Blue (Army Painter) (ΔE 2.8).

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Top 5 closest equivalents

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

1
Electric Blue (72.023)Vallejo Game Color
ΔE 0.9excellent colour match with minimal perceptible difference
2
Ultramarine Blue (70.839)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 1.3slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
3
Andrea Blue (70.841)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 1.9slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
4
SC-07 Caspian BlueScale75
ΔE 1.9slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
5
Royal Blue (70.809)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 2.9slight colour difference, well within acceptable range

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Electric Blue?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Electric Blue in the current local catalogue is Electric Blue (72.023) from Vallejo Game Color (Delta-E 0.89).

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

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Frequently asked questions

Electric 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 Electric Blue (72.023) (Delta E 0.89).

Yes, Electric 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.

Electric Blue is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Electric Blue equivalent is Electric Blue (72.023) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 0.9).
For the Electric Blue equivalent Vallejo, Electric Blue (72.023) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 0.9).
The best Electric Blue Army Painter equivalent is Stratos Blue (Army Painter) (ΔE 2.8).

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

The closest Electric Blue equivalent is Electric Blue (72.023) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 0.9. For a Electric Blue equivalent Vallejo match, Electric Blue (72.023) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 0.9 is the closest pick. The best Electric Blue Army Painter equivalent is Stratos Blue (Army Painter) with Delta E 2.8.

Electric Blue Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Electric Blue (72.023) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 0.9.

Electric Blue Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Stratos Blue (Army Painter) with Delta E 2.8.

Electric Blue equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

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

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Electric Blue (72.023) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 0.9
  • Closest Vallejo option : Electric Blue (72.023) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 0.9
  • Closest Army Painter option : Stratos Blue (Army Painter) – ΔE 2.8

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.