Paint equivalent guide

Kraken Skin Army Painter warpaint fanatic paint equivalents (#2F7C82)

Kraken Skin is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Kraken Skin equivalent is Blue Green (70.808) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 3.2).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Kraken Skin is Blue Green (70.808) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 3.2).
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Kraken Skin.

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Top 4 closest equivalents

These 4 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.

1
Blue Green (70.808)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 3.2moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
2
Verdigris Glaze (70.832)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 3.2moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
3
SC-28 Deep TurquoiseScale75
ΔE 4.7moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
4
Hawk TurquoiseCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 5.1moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Kraken Skin?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Kraken Skin in the current local catalogue is RAF PRU Blue from AK Interactive (Delta-E 2.16).

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

Kraken Skin 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 Blue Green (70.808) (Delta E 3.20).

Yes, Kraken Skin 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.

Kraken Skin is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Kraken Skin equivalent is Blue Green (70.808) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 3.2).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Kraken Skin is Blue Green (70.808) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 3.2).
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Kraken Skin.

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

The closest Kraken Skin equivalent is Blue Green (70.808) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 3.2. For Vallejo, the closest match to Kraken Skin is Blue Green (70.808) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 3.2. No close Army Painter equivalent found for Kraken Skin.

Kraken Skin Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Blue Green (70.808) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 3.2.

Kraken Skin Army Painter equivalent

No Army Painter equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for Kraken Skin.

Kraken Skin equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

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

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Blue Green (70.808) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 3.2
  • Closest Vallejo option : Blue Green (70.808) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 3.2
  • Closest Army Painter option : no close Army Painter equivalent

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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