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Marine Mist Army Painter warpaint fanatic paint equivalents (#9CD4D1)
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 SKY BLUE (AK Interactive) (ΔE 6.0).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for Marine Mist.
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Marine Mist.
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Top 4 closest equivalents
These 4 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.
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SKY BLUEAK Interactive
ΔE 6.0moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection2
Ulthuan GreyCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 8.3significant colour distance -- test before committing3
SNOW BLUEAK Interactive
ΔE 8.5significant colour distance -- test before committing4
Ice BlueCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 9.9significant colour distance -- test before committingBest equivalents by brand
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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).
- Closest overall: Light Sky Blue (AK Interactive, Delta-E 5.81)
- Closest Vallejo: Verdigris (72.096) (Delta-E 12.56)
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:
- Coverage: reliable — check how many coats are needed for full opacity
- Thinning: controlled thinning — verify the right ratio for your technique
- Recommended primer: the primer already used in your recipe — keep the same surface preparation
- Test swatch: always test the substitute on a spare part first
- Recipe check: compare with the full wash and highlight sequence
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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.
No reliable Vallejo match appears in the current top equivalents.
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 SKY BLUE (AK Interactive) (ΔE 6.0).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for Marine Mist.
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Marine Mist.
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 SKY BLUE (AK Interactive) with Delta E 6.0. No close Vallejo equivalent found for Marine Mist. No close Army Painter equivalent found for Marine Mist.
Marine Mist Vallejo equivalent
No Vallejo equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for Marine Mist.
Marine Mist Army Painter equivalent
No Army Painter equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for Marine Mist.
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 : SKY BLUE (AK Interactive) – ΔE 6.0
- Closest Vallejo option : no close Vallejo equivalent
- 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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