Paint equivalent guide

Summersea Blue Equivalent

Summersea Blue is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Summersea Blue equivalent is Aquamarine (Army Painter) (ΔE 6.1).
For the Summersea Blue equivalent Vallejo, Verdigris (72.096) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 7.8).
The best Summersea Blue Army Painter equivalent is Aquamarine (Army Painter) (ΔE 6.1).

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Top 5 closest equivalents

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

1
AquamarineArmy Painter
ΔE 6.1significant colour distance -- test before committing
2
Baharroth BlueCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 7.2significant colour distance -- test before committing
3
Skink BlueCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 7.2significant colour distance -- test before committing
4
Neptune GlowArmy Painter
ΔE 7.3significant colour distance -- test before committing
5
Verdigris (72.096)Vallejo Game Color
ΔE 7.8significant colour distance -- test before committing

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Summersea Blue?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Summersea Blue in the current local catalogue is Aquamarine from Army Painter (Delta-E 6.13).

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

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Frequently asked questions

Summersea 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 Verdigris (72.096) (Delta E 7.79).

Yes, Summersea 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.

Summersea Blue is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Summersea Blue equivalent is Aquamarine (Army Painter) (ΔE 6.1).
For the Summersea Blue equivalent Vallejo, Verdigris (72.096) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 7.8).
The best Summersea Blue Army Painter equivalent is Aquamarine (Army Painter) (ΔE 6.1).

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

The closest Summersea Blue equivalent is Aquamarine (Army Painter) with Delta E 6.1. For a Summersea Blue equivalent Vallejo match, Verdigris (72.096) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 7.8 is the closest pick. The best Summersea Blue Army Painter equivalent is Aquamarine (Army Painter) with Delta E 6.1.

Summersea Blue Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Verdigris (72.096) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 7.8.

Summersea Blue Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Aquamarine (Army Painter) with Delta E 6.1.

Summersea Blue equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

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

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Aquamarine (Army Painter) – ΔE 6.1
  • Closest Vallejo option : Verdigris (72.096) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 7.8
  • Closest Army Painter option : Aquamarine (Army Painter) – ΔE 6.1

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.