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Sharkfin Blue Green Stuff World metallic paint equivalents (#3498DB)
Sharkfin Blue is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Sharkfin Blue equivalent is the strongest substitute listed on this page.
No close Vallejo equivalent found for Sharkfin Blue.
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Sharkfin Blue.
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Direct answer
Which equivalent should you pick for Sharkfin Blue?
The closest cross-brand equivalent to Sharkfin Blue in the current local catalogue is True Metal Steel from AK Interactive (Delta-E 15.92).
- Closest overall: True Metal Steel (AK Interactive, Delta-E 15.92)
- Closest Vallejo: Tinny Tin (72.060) (Delta-E 21.96)
- Closest Army Painter: Shining Silver (Delta-E 20.93)
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 metallic
Before adopting a substitute, check these points specific to this metallic paint:
- Pigment size: metallic flakes settle — stir thoroughly before use
- Primer: the primer already used in your recipe — black primer gives a truer metallic sheen
- Thinning: controlled thinning — too much water dulls the metallic particles
- Coverage: reliable — metallics may need multiple thin coats
- Varnish: matte varnish kills metallic reflections — use satin or gloss
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Frequently asked questions
Sharkfin 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.
No reliable Vallejo match appears in the current top equivalents.
Yes, Sharkfin 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.
Sharkfin Blue is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Sharkfin Blue equivalent is the strongest substitute listed on this page.
No close Vallejo equivalent found for Sharkfin Blue.
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Sharkfin Blue.
Sharkfin Blue is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Sharkfin Blue equivalent is the strongest substitute listed on this page. No close Vallejo equivalent found for Sharkfin Blue. No close Army Painter equivalent found for Sharkfin Blue.
Sharkfin Blue Vallejo equivalent
No Vallejo equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for Sharkfin Blue.
Sharkfin Blue Army Painter equivalent
No Army Painter equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for Sharkfin Blue.
Sharkfin Blue equivalent and alternative: brand comparison
As a paint with metallic pigments, Sharkfin Blue reflects light differently than standard colours. The colour sits in the deep blue range.
Pigment particle size
Metallic paints use metal flakes that vary by brand. Sharkfin Blue has a specific particle size.
Black vs white primer
The primer choice affects how Sharkfin Blue reads. Over black the metallic appears deeper and richer.
NMM simulation vs true metallic
Sharkfin Blue is a true metallic — the flakes do the work of simulating reflections.
Edge highlight preservation
Edge highlights on Sharkfin Blue must contrast with the metallic base.
Tarnish and varnish
Metallic paints can tarnish over time. Sharkfin Blue may need a varnish seal.
Brand comparison
- Closest equivalent : the strongest substitute listed on this page
- Closest Vallejo option : no close Vallejo equivalent
- Closest Army Painter option : no close Army Painter equivalent
A metallic paint substitute only becomes trustworthy once it survives the same primer, wash, and varnish 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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