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SC-94 Moonstone Alchemy · Scale75 · ΔE 5.71
Blue Horror · Citadel (Games Workshop) · ΔE 0.00
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SC-94 Moonstone Alchemy · Scale75 · ΔE 5.71
Blue Horror · Citadel (Games Workshop) · ΔE 0.00
| Brand | Colour | Delta E | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Blue Horror | 0.00 | Excellent |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Lightning Bolt Blue | 5.47 | Acceptable |
| Scale75 | SC-94 Moonstone Alchemy | 5.71 | Acceptable |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Space Wolves Grey Foundation | 6.07 | Acceptable |
| Vallejo Model Color | Pale Blue (70.906) | 6.39 | Acceptable |
| Scale75 | SC-05 Artic Blue | 6.39 | Acceptable |
| Army Painter | Ice Blue | 8.68 | Acceptable |
| AK Interactive | PALE GREY | 9.14 | Acceptable |
As a layer paint, this colour is formulated for translucency and smooth transitions over an existing basecoat. Cool blue tones anchor many Space Marine chapters and provide a stable foundation for cold schemes.
The closest Etherium Blue equivalent is SC-94 Moonstone Alchemy (Scale75) (ΔE 5.7).
Etherium Blue is a layer from Citadel (Games Workshop), 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 light, 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 Etherium 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 Etherium Blue equivalent or substitute keeps your scheme consistent from the test model to the full army. Use this comparison to weigh the closest Vallejo, Army Painter, and other cross-brand options before repainting a whole squad.
A useful paint guide should connect colour accuracy, handling, and recipe context in one place.
Use Etherium Blue as your main layer colour and build it up with thin, controlled coats. It has low coverage. Thin it more than usual. Good companion colours include Thunderhawk Blue, Fenrisian Grey and Dawnstone.
Do not force the basecoat into an NMM-style finish. It behaves much better in a standard layered workflow.
Use Etherium Blue as your main layer colour and build it up with thin, controlled coats. It has low coverage. Thin it more than usual. Good companion colours include Thunderhawk Blue, Fenrisian Grey and Dawnstone.
This summary is built from the local usage notes, structured paint detail data, and the same Delta-E matching system used across ChromaStack.
Do not force the basecoat into an NMM-style finish. It behaves much better in a standard layered workflow.