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Summersea Blue Green Stuff World basic paint equivalents (#00CED1)
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 Seraphon Blue 5 (Warhammer) (ΔE 6.0).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for Summersea Blue.
For Army Painter, the closest match to Summersea Blue 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.
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Seraphon Blue 5Warhammer
ΔE 6.0significant colour distance -- test before committing2
AquamarineArmy Painter
ΔE 6.1significant colour distance -- test before committing3
Baharroth BlueCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 7.2significant colour distance -- test before committing4
Skink BlueCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 7.2significant colour distance -- test before committing5
Neptune GlowArmy Painter
ΔE 7.3significant colour distance -- test before committingBest equivalents by brand
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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 Seraphon Blue 5 from Warhammer (Delta-E 6.02).
- Closest overall: Seraphon Blue 5 (Warhammer, Delta-E 6.02)
- Closest Vallejo: Verdigris (72.096) (Delta-E 7.79)
- Closest Army Painter: Aquamarine (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
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
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.
No reliable Vallejo match appears in the current top equivalents.
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 Seraphon Blue 5 (Warhammer) (ΔE 6.0).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for Summersea Blue.
For Army Painter, the closest match to Summersea Blue 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 Seraphon Blue 5 (Warhammer) with Delta E 6.0. No close Vallejo equivalent found for Summersea Blue. For Army Painter, the closest match to Summersea Blue is Aquamarine (Army Painter) with Delta E 6.1.
Summersea Blue Vallejo equivalent
No Vallejo equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for Summersea Blue.
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 : Seraphon Blue 5 (Warhammer) – ΔE 6.0
- Closest Vallejo option : no close Vallejo equivalent
- 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.
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