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Galaxy Deep Blue Green Stuff World galaxy paint equivalents (#0A1060)
Galaxy Deep Blue is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Galaxy Deep Blue equivalent is Kantor Blue (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 4.2).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Galaxy Deep Blue is Night Blue (72.019) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 7.7).
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Galaxy Deep Blue.
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Top 5 closest equivalents
These 5 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.
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Kantor BlueCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 4.2moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection2
Shalaxi Violet 1Warhammer
ΔE 6.4significant colour distance -- test before committing3
Ultramarine BlueCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 6.9significant colour distance -- test before committing4
Midnight BlueCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 7.6significant colour distance -- test before committing5
Night Blue (72.019)Vallejo Game Color
ΔE 7.7significant colour distance -- test before committingBest equivalents by brand
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Which equivalent should you pick for Galaxy Deep Blue?
The closest cross-brand equivalent to Galaxy Deep Blue in the current local catalogue is Kantor Blue from Citadel (Games Workshop) (Delta-E 4.18).
- Closest overall: Kantor Blue (Citadel (Games Workshop), Delta-E 4.18)
- Closest Vallejo: Night Blue (72.019) (Delta-E 7.69)
- Closest Army Painter: Night Sky Purple (Delta-E 8.49)
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
Galaxy Deep Blue is a paint from Green Stuff World. 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 Night Blue (72.019) (Delta E 7.69).
Yes, Galaxy Deep Blue is currently part of the Green Stuff World 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.
Galaxy Deep Blue is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Galaxy Deep Blue equivalent is Kantor Blue (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 4.2).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Galaxy Deep Blue is Night Blue (72.019) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 7.7).
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Galaxy Deep Blue.
Galaxy Deep Blue is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Galaxy Deep Blue equivalent is Kantor Blue (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 4.2. For Vallejo, the closest match to Galaxy Deep Blue is Night Blue (72.019) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 7.7. No close Army Painter equivalent found for Galaxy Deep Blue.
Galaxy Deep Blue Vallejo equivalent
The closest Vallejo match is Night Blue (72.019) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 7.7.
Galaxy Deep Blue Army Painter equivalent
No Army Painter equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for Galaxy Deep Blue.
Galaxy Deep Blue equivalent and alternative: brand comparison
As a paint, Galaxy Deep Blue requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the deep blue range.
Brand comparison
- Closest equivalent : Kantor Blue (Citadel (Games Workshop)) – ΔE 4.2
- Closest Vallejo option : Night Blue (72.019) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 7.7
- 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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