Paint equivalent guide

Andrea Blue (70.841) Equivalent

Andrea Blue (70.841) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Andrea Blue (70.841) equivalent is Stratos Blue (Army Painter) (ΔE 1.3).
For the Andrea Blue (70.841) equivalent Vallejo, Ultramarine Blue (70.839) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.0).
The best Andrea Blue (70.841) Army Painter equivalent is Stratos Blue (Army Painter) (ΔE 1.3).

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Andrea Blue (70.841)?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Andrea Blue (70.841) in the current local catalogue is SC-07 Caspian Blue from Scale75 (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

Andrea Blue (70.841) is a paint from Vallejo Model Color. 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, Andrea Blue (70.841) is currently part of the Vallejo Model Color 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.

Andrea Blue (70.841) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Andrea Blue (70.841) equivalent is Stratos Blue (Army Painter) (ΔE 1.3).
For the Andrea Blue (70.841) equivalent Vallejo, Ultramarine Blue (70.839) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.0).
The best Andrea Blue (70.841) Army Painter equivalent is Stratos Blue (Army Painter) (ΔE 1.3).

Andrea Blue (70.841) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.

The closest Andrea Blue (70.841) equivalent is Stratos Blue (Army Painter) with Delta E 1.3. For a Andrea Blue (70.841) equivalent Vallejo match, Ultramarine Blue (70.839) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 2.0 is the closest pick. The best Andrea Blue (70.841) Army Painter equivalent is Stratos Blue (Army Painter) with Delta E 1.3.

Andrea Blue (70.841) Vallejo equivalent

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

Andrea Blue (70.841) Army Painter equivalent

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

Andrea Blue (70.841) equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, Andrea Blue (70.841) 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.