Paint equivalent guide

Sc-07 Caspian Blue Equivalent

SC-07 Caspian Blue is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest SC-07 Caspian Blue equivalent is Stratos Blue (Army Painter) (ΔE 1.3).
For the SC-07 Caspian Blue equivalent Vallejo, Ultramarine Blue (70.839) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.0).
The best SC-07 Caspian Blue Army Painter equivalent is Stratos Blue (Army Painter) (ΔE 1.3).

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Top 3 closest equivalents

These 3 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.

1
Andrea Blue (70.841)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 0.0excellent colour match with minimal perceptible difference
2
Ultramarine Blue (70.839)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 2.0slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
3
Electric Blue (72.023)Vallejo Game Color
ΔE 2.1slight colour difference, well within acceptable range

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for SC-07 Caspian Blue?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to SC-07 Caspian Blue in the current local catalogue is Andrea Blue (70.841) from Vallejo Model Color (Delta-E 0.0).

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

SC-07 Caspian 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 Ultramarine Blue (70.839) (Delta E 2.05).

Yes, SC-07 Caspian 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.

SC-07 Caspian Blue is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest SC-07 Caspian Blue equivalent is Stratos Blue (Army Painter) (ΔE 1.3).
For the SC-07 Caspian Blue equivalent Vallejo, Ultramarine Blue (70.839) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.0).
The best SC-07 Caspian Blue Army Painter equivalent is Stratos Blue (Army Painter) (ΔE 1.3).

SC-07 Caspian Blue is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.

The closest SC-07 Caspian Blue equivalent is Stratos Blue (Army Painter) with Delta E 1.3. For a SC-07 Caspian Blue equivalent Vallejo match, Ultramarine Blue (70.839) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 2.0 is the closest pick. The best SC-07 Caspian Blue Army Painter equivalent is Stratos Blue (Army Painter) with Delta E 1.3.

SC-07 Caspian Blue Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Ultramarine Blue (70.839) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 2.0.

SC-07 Caspian Blue Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Stratos Blue (Army Painter) with Delta E 1.3.

SC-07 Caspian Blue equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, SC-07 Caspian Blue requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the deep blue range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Stratos Blue (Army Painter) – ΔE 1.3
  • Closest Vallejo option : Ultramarine Blue (70.839) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 2.0
  • Closest Army Painter option : Stratos Blue (Army Painter) – ΔE 1.3

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.