Paint equivalent guide

SC-50 Sky Blue Scale75 acrylic paint equivalents (#60A8E0)

SC-50 Sky Blue is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest SC-50 Sky Blue equivalent is Glacier Blue (72.095) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 5.2).
For Vallejo, the closest match to SC-50 Sky Blue is Glacier Blue (72.095) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 5.2).
For Army Painter, the closest match to SC-50 Sky Blue is Storm Wolf (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.7).

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Top 3 closest equivalents

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

1
Glacier Blue (72.095)Vallejo Game Color
ΔE 5.2moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
2
Pale Blue (70.906)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 5.7moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
3
Azure (70.902)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 6.4significant colour distance -- test before committing

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for SC-50 Sky Blue?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to SC-50 Sky Blue in the current local catalogue is RAF Azure Blue from AK Interactive (Delta-E 4.25).

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-50 Sky 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 Glacier Blue (72.095) (Delta E 5.25).

Yes, SC-50 Sky 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-50 Sky Blue is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest SC-50 Sky Blue equivalent is Glacier Blue (72.095) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 5.2).
For Vallejo, the closest match to SC-50 Sky Blue is Glacier Blue (72.095) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 5.2).
For Army Painter, the closest match to SC-50 Sky Blue is Storm Wolf (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.7).

SC-50 Sky Blue is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.

The closest SC-50 Sky Blue equivalent is Glacier Blue (72.095) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 5.2. For Vallejo, the closest match to SC-50 Sky Blue is Glacier Blue (72.095) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 5.2. For Army Painter, the closest match to SC-50 Sky Blue is Storm Wolf (Army Painter) with Delta E 4.7.

SC-50 Sky Blue Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Glacier Blue (72.095) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 5.2.

SC-50 Sky Blue Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Storm Wolf (Army Painter) with Delta E 4.7.

SC-50 Sky Blue equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, SC-50 Sky Blue requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the deep blue range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Glacier Blue (72.095) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 5.2
  • Closest Vallejo option : Glacier Blue (72.095) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 5.2
  • Closest Army Painter option : Storm Wolf (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.

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