ULTRAMARINE
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Dark Blue (70.930) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Dark Blue (70.930) equivalent is ULTRAMARINE (AK Interactive) (ΔE 2.2).
For the Dark Blue (70.930) equivalent Vallejo, Oxford Blue (70.807) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.8).
The best Dark Blue (70.930) Army Painter equivalent is Gothic Blue (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.0).
The closest cross-brand equivalent to Dark Blue (70.930) in the current local catalogue is ULTRAMARINE from AK Interactive (Delta-E 2.22).
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:
Dark Blue (70.930) 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 Oxford Blue (70.807) (Delta E 2.84).
Yes, Dark Blue (70.930) 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.
Dark Blue (70.930) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Dark Blue (70.930) equivalent is ULTRAMARINE (AK Interactive) (ΔE 2.2).
For the Dark Blue (70.930) equivalent Vallejo, Oxford Blue (70.807) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.8).
The best Dark Blue (70.930) Army Painter equivalent is Gothic Blue (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.0).
Dark Blue (70.930) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Dark Blue (70.930) equivalent is ULTRAMARINE (AK Interactive) with Delta E 2.2. For a Dark Blue (70.930) equivalent Vallejo match, Oxford Blue (70.807) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 2.8 is the closest pick. The best Dark Blue (70.930) Army Painter equivalent is Gothic Blue (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.0.
The closest Vallejo match is Oxford Blue (70.807) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 2.8.
The best Army Painter option is Gothic Blue (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.0.
As a paint, Dark Blue (70.930) 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.