Paint equivalent guide

Caribbean Blue Equivalent

Caribbean Blue is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Caribbean Blue equivalent is Phalanx Blue (Army Painter) (ΔE 2.7).
For the Caribbean Blue equivalent Vallejo, French Mirage Blue (70.900) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 6.5).
The best Caribbean Blue Army Painter equivalent is Phalanx Blue (Army Painter) (ΔE 2.7).

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Caribbean Blue?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Caribbean Blue in the current local catalogue is Phalanx Blue from Army Painter (Delta-E 2.67).

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Caribbean Blue is a paint from Scale75. 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 6.47).

Yes, Caribbean Blue is currently part of the Scale75 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.

Caribbean Blue is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Caribbean Blue equivalent is Phalanx Blue (Army Painter) (ΔE 2.7).
For the Caribbean Blue equivalent Vallejo, French Mirage Blue (70.900) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 6.5).
The best Caribbean Blue Army Painter equivalent is Phalanx Blue (Army Painter) (ΔE 2.7).

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

The closest Caribbean Blue equivalent is Phalanx Blue (Army Painter) with Delta E 2.7. For a Caribbean Blue equivalent Vallejo match, French Mirage Blue (70.900) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 6.5 is the closest pick. The best Caribbean Blue Army Painter equivalent is Phalanx Blue (Army Painter) with Delta E 2.7.

Caribbean Blue Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is French Mirage Blue (70.900) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 6.5.

Caribbean Blue Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Phalanx Blue (Army Painter) with Delta E 2.7.

Caribbean Blue equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

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

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Phalanx Blue (Army Painter) – ΔE 2.7
  • Closest Vallejo option : French Mirage Blue (70.900) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 6.5
  • Closest Army Painter option : Phalanx Blue (Army Painter) – ΔE 2.7

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.