Flat Blue (70.962)
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SC-33 Cobalt Blue is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest SC-33 Cobalt Blue equivalent is Flat Blue (70.962) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.8).
For the SC-33 Cobalt Blue equivalent Vallejo, Flat Blue (70.962) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.8).
The best SC-33 Cobalt Blue Army Painter equivalent is Ultramarine Blue (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.8).
These 3 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.
The closest cross-brand equivalent to SC-33 Cobalt Blue in the current local catalogue is Flat Blue (70.962) from Vallejo Model Color (Delta-E 2.82).
Matches are computed from the local paint catalogue with Delta-E CIEDE2000. Lower values mean a closer visual match on the miniature.
Finish, opacity, flow, and bottle format are not captured by Delta-E alone. Test the substitute if the recipe relies on a specific behaviour.
Before adopting a substitute, check these points specific to this base paint:
SC-33 Cobalt 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 Flat Blue (70.962) (Delta E 2.82).
Yes, SC-33 Cobalt 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-33 Cobalt Blue is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest SC-33 Cobalt Blue equivalent is Flat Blue (70.962) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.8).
For the SC-33 Cobalt Blue equivalent Vallejo, Flat Blue (70.962) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.8).
The best SC-33 Cobalt Blue Army Painter equivalent is Ultramarine Blue (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.8).
SC-33 Cobalt Blue is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest SC-33 Cobalt Blue equivalent is Flat Blue (70.962) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 2.8. For a SC-33 Cobalt Blue equivalent Vallejo match, Flat Blue (70.962) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 2.8 is the closest pick. The best SC-33 Cobalt Blue Army Painter equivalent is Ultramarine Blue (Army Painter) with Delta E 4.8.
The closest Vallejo match is Flat Blue (70.962) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 2.8.
The best Army Painter option is Ultramarine Blue (Army Painter) with Delta E 4.8.
As a paint, SC-33 Cobalt Blue requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the deep blue range.
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.