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| Brand | Colour | Delta E | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK Interactive | Oil Paint Black | 12.96 | Distant |
| Army Painter | Purple Shade | 13.52 | Distant |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Orkhide Shade | 20.98 | Distant |
| Army Painter | Military Shader | 27.46 | Distant |
| AK Interactive | Oil Paint Burnt Umber | 31.33 | Distant |
| Army Painter | Dark Blue Tone | 7.85 | Acceptable |
| Army Painter | Blue Tone | 9.81 | Acceptable |
| Army Painter | Dark Tone | 13.05 | Distant |
Oil Paint Prussian Blue is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Oil Paint Prussian Blue equivalent is Dark Blue Tone (Army Painter) (ΔE 7.8).
Oil Paint Prussian Blue is a oil from AK Interactive, commonly used for armour plates, cloth, and trim work.
This paint is typically used for:
Apply it over a suitable primer and build layers gradually. Coverage sits around reliable, so two thin coats usually give a more stable finish than one heavy pass, especially over a dark primer.
Consider the following when working with this paint:
A good equivalent should remain stable after shading and highlighting. Test this alternative on the same primer and in the same recipe before switching a whole unit.
For best results with Oil Paint Prussian Blue on Warhammer and other miniature projects:
Even small differences can become visible on a finished miniature. This match may behave differently on textured surfaces like cloth, fur, and metal trim once the full recipe is applied.
Choosing the right Oil Paint Prussian Blue equivalent ensures consistent results across your painting workflow. Use this page as a paint conversion chart to compare the Vallejo equivalent, the Army Painter equivalent, and other close options before committing to a full army.
A paint guide is most valuable when it connects colour, handling, and recipe context in one place.
Oil Paint Prussian Blue is a deep blue oil paint from AK Interactive's Oil Paints range.
This summary is built from the local usage notes, structured paint detail data, and the same Delta-E matching system used across ChromaStack.
Check finish and coverage on a test miniature if your workflow depends on a very specific texture or transparency.