Paint equivalent guide

Marine Mist Equivalent

Marine Mist is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Marine Mist equivalent is Light Sky Blue (AK Interactive) (ΔE 5.8).
For the Marine Mist equivalent Vallejo, Verdigris (72.096) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 12.6).
The best Marine Mist Army Painter equivalent is Neptune Glow (Army Painter) (ΔE 5.0).

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Top 5 closest equivalents

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

1
Light Sky BlueAK Interactive
ΔE 5.8moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
2
SKY BLUEAK Interactive
ΔE 6.0moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
3
RLM 76 Version 2AK Interactive
ΔE 6.4significant colour distance -- test before committing
4
Ulthuan GreyCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 8.3significant colour distance -- test before committing
5
SNOW BLUEAK Interactive
ΔE 8.5significant colour distance -- test before committing

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Marine Mist?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Marine Mist in the current local catalogue is Light Sky Blue from AK Interactive (Delta-E 5.81).

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

Marine Mist 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 12.56).

Yes, Marine Mist 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.

Marine Mist is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Marine Mist equivalent is Light Sky Blue (AK Interactive) (ΔE 5.8).
For the Marine Mist equivalent Vallejo, Verdigris (72.096) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 12.6).
The best Marine Mist Army Painter equivalent is Neptune Glow (Army Painter) (ΔE 5.0).

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

The closest Marine Mist equivalent is Light Sky Blue (AK Interactive) with Delta E 5.8. For a Marine Mist equivalent Vallejo match, Verdigris (72.096) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 12.6 is the closest pick. The best Marine Mist Army Painter equivalent is Neptune Glow (Army Painter) with Delta E 5.0.

Marine Mist Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Verdigris (72.096) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 12.6.

Marine Mist Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Neptune Glow (Army Painter) with Delta E 5.0.

Marine Mist equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

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

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Light Sky Blue (AK Interactive) – ΔE 5.8
  • Closest Vallejo option : Verdigris (72.096) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 12.6
  • Closest Army Painter option : Neptune Glow (Army Painter) – ΔE 5.0

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.