Mordian Blue
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Colour sampled from the official digital swatches: not a physical paint measurement or a manufacturer-certified HEX value. Delta-E matches are approximate and do not guarantee the result on a miniature.
Paint equivalent guide
Scinari Blue 1 Warhammer acrylic paint equivalents (#004789)
Scinari Blue 1 is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Scinari Blue 1 equivalent is Mordian Blue (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 2.7).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for Scinari Blue 1.
For Army Painter, the closest match to Scinari Blue 1 is Regal Blue (Army Painter) (ΔE 1.8).
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Top 4 closest equivalents
These 4 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.
1
Regal BlueArmy Painter
ΔE 1.8slight colour difference, well within acceptable range2
Mordian BlueCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 2.7slight colour difference, well within acceptable range3
Calgar BlueCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 3.6moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection4
Regal BlueCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 3.8moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspectionBest equivalents by brand
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Direct answer
Which equivalent should you pick for Scinari Blue 1?
The closest cross-brand equivalent to Scinari Blue 1 in the current local catalogue is Regal Blue from Army Painter (Delta-E 1.84).
- Closest overall: Regal Blue (Army Painter, Delta-E 1.84)
- Closest Vallejo: Flat Blue (70.962) (Delta-E 4.34)
- Closest Army Painter: Regal Blue (Delta-E 1.84)
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:
- Coverage: reliable — check how many coats are needed for full opacity
- Thinning: controlled thinning — verify the right ratio for your technique
- Recommended primer: the primer already used in your recipe — keep the same surface preparation
- Test swatch: always test the substitute on a spare part first
- Recipe check: compare with the full wash and highlight sequence
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Frequently asked questions
Scinari Blue 1 is a paint from Warhammer. 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.
No reliable Vallejo match appears in the current top equivalents.
Yes, Scinari Blue 1 is currently part of the Warhammer 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.
Scinari Blue 1 is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Scinari Blue 1 equivalent is Mordian Blue (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 2.7).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for Scinari Blue 1.
For Army Painter, the closest match to Scinari Blue 1 is Regal Blue (Army Painter) (ΔE 1.8).
Scinari Blue 1 is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Scinari Blue 1 equivalent is Mordian Blue (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 2.7. No close Vallejo equivalent found for Scinari Blue 1. For Army Painter, the closest match to Scinari Blue 1 is Regal Blue (Army Painter) with Delta E 1.8.
Scinari Blue 1 Vallejo equivalent
No Vallejo equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for Scinari Blue 1.
Scinari Blue 1 Army Painter equivalent
The best Army Painter option is Regal Blue (Army Painter) with Delta E 1.8.
Scinari Blue 1 equivalent and alternative: brand comparison
As a paint, Scinari Blue 1 requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the deep blue range.
Brand comparison
- Closest equivalent : Mordian Blue (Citadel (Games Workshop)) – ΔE 2.7
- Closest Vallejo option : no close Vallejo equivalent
- Closest Army Painter option : Regal Blue (Army Painter) – ΔE 1.8
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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