Caribbean Blue
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Phalanx Blue is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Phalanx Blue equivalent is Caribbean Blue (Scale75) (ΔE 2.7).
For the Phalanx Blue equivalent Vallejo, French Mirage Blue (70.900) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 6.5).
The best Phalanx Blue Army Painter equivalent is Arctic Gem (Army Painter) (ΔE 7.6).
These 5 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.
The closest cross-brand equivalent to Phalanx Blue in the current local catalogue is Caribbean Blue from Scale75 (Delta-E 2.67).
Matches are computed from the local paint catalogue with Delta-E CIEDE2000. Lower values mean a closer visual match on the miniature.
Finish, opacity, flow, and bottle format are not captured by Delta-E alone. Test the substitute if the recipe relies on a specific behaviour.
Before adopting a substitute, check these points specific to this base paint:
Phalanx 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 French Mirage Blue (70.900) (Delta E 6.55).
Yes, Phalanx 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.
Phalanx Blue is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Phalanx Blue equivalent is Caribbean Blue (Scale75) (ΔE 2.7).
For the Phalanx Blue equivalent Vallejo, French Mirage Blue (70.900) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 6.5).
The best Phalanx Blue Army Painter equivalent is Arctic Gem (Army Painter) (ΔE 7.6).
Phalanx Blue is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Phalanx Blue equivalent is Caribbean Blue (Scale75) with Delta E 2.7. For a Phalanx Blue equivalent Vallejo match, French Mirage Blue (70.900) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 6.5 is the closest pick. The best Phalanx Blue Army Painter equivalent is Arctic Gem (Army Painter) with Delta E 7.6.
The closest Vallejo match is French Mirage Blue (70.900) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 6.5.
The best Army Painter option is Arctic Gem (Army Painter) with Delta E 7.6.
As a paint, Phalanx Blue requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the teal range.
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.