Ultramarines Blue Foundation
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Medium Blue (70.963) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Medium Blue (70.963) equivalent is Ultramarines Blue Foundation (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 1.9).
For the Medium Blue (70.963) equivalent Vallejo, Ultramarine Blue (70.839) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 3.3).
The best Medium Blue (70.963) Army Painter equivalent is Crystal Blue (Army Painter) (ΔE 2.8).
The closest cross-brand equivalent to Medium Blue (70.963) in the current local catalogue is Ultramarines Blue Foundation from Citadel (Games Workshop) (Delta-E 1.91).
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:
Medium Blue (70.963) 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 3.28).
Yes, Medium Blue (70.963) 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.
Medium Blue (70.963) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Medium Blue (70.963) equivalent is Ultramarines Blue Foundation (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 1.9).
For the Medium Blue (70.963) equivalent Vallejo, Ultramarine Blue (70.839) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 3.3).
The best Medium Blue (70.963) Army Painter equivalent is Crystal Blue (Army Painter) (ΔE 2.8).
Medium Blue (70.963) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Medium Blue (70.963) equivalent is Ultramarines Blue Foundation (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 1.9. For a Medium Blue (70.963) equivalent Vallejo match, Ultramarine Blue (70.839) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 3.3 is the closest pick. The best Medium Blue (70.963) Army Painter equivalent is Crystal Blue (Army Painter) with Delta E 2.8.
The closest Vallejo match is Ultramarine Blue (70.839) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 3.3.
The best Army Painter option is Crystal Blue (Army Painter) with Delta E 2.8.
As a paint, Medium Blue (70.963) 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.