Paint equivalent guide

Sc-15 Adriatic Blue Equivalent

SC-15 Adriatic Blue is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest SC-15 Adriatic Blue equivalent is AMT-7 Light Blue (AK Interactive) (ΔE 3.8).
For the SC-15 Adriatic Blue equivalent Vallejo, Azure (70.902) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 6.1).
The best SC-15 Adriatic Blue Army Painter equivalent is Phalanx Blue (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.7).

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for SC-15 Adriatic Blue?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to SC-15 Adriatic Blue in the current local catalogue is AMT-7 Light Blue from AK Interactive (Delta-E 3.8).

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:

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Frequently asked questions

SC-15 Adriatic 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 Azure (70.902) (Delta E 6.12).

Yes, SC-15 Adriatic 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-15 Adriatic Blue is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest SC-15 Adriatic Blue equivalent is AMT-7 Light Blue (AK Interactive) (ΔE 3.8).
For the SC-15 Adriatic Blue equivalent Vallejo, Azure (70.902) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 6.1).
The best SC-15 Adriatic Blue Army Painter equivalent is Phalanx Blue (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.7).

SC-15 Adriatic Blue is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.

The closest SC-15 Adriatic Blue equivalent is AMT-7 Light Blue (AK Interactive) with Delta E 3.8. For a SC-15 Adriatic Blue equivalent Vallejo match, Azure (70.902) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 6.1 is the closest pick. The best SC-15 Adriatic Blue Army Painter equivalent is Phalanx Blue (Army Painter) with Delta E 4.7.

SC-15 Adriatic Blue Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Azure (70.902) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 6.1.

SC-15 Adriatic Blue Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Phalanx Blue (Army Painter) with Delta E 4.7.

SC-15 Adriatic Blue equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, SC-15 Adriatic Blue requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the teal range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : AMT-7 Light Blue (AK Interactive) – ΔE 3.8
  • Closest Vallejo option : Azure (70.902) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 6.1
  • Closest Army Painter option : Phalanx Blue (Army Painter) – ΔE 4.7

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.