STAR BLUE
3rd Generation
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The closest cross-brand equivalent to Thousand Sons Blue in the current local catalogue is Abyssal Blue from Army Painter (Delta-E 1.71).
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.
Check Delta-E, finish, coverage, and how the substitute behaves with the same primer, wash, and highlight recipe.
Miniature painters most often compare Citadel (Games Workshop), AK Interactive, and other established hobby ranges when they need a close substitute.
Usually yes, but only after a test swatch confirms the finish and layering behaviour stay close enough for the recipe.
The closest Thousand Sons Blue equivalent is STAR BLUE (AK Interactive) (ΔE 3.4). For the Thousand Sons Blue equivalent Vallejo, Electric Blue (72.023) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 8.9). The best Thousand Sons Blue Army Painter equivalent is Electric Blue (Army Painter) (ΔE 8.9).
This paint conversion chart helps you find the best Thousand Sons Blue equivalent across Citadel, Vallejo and Army Painter.
The closest match provides the most accurate replacement, while other alternatives may show slight differences depending on finish and application.
Always test your paint equivalent on a miniature before applying it to a full army.