Method
This summary is built from the local usage notes, structured paint detail data, and the same Delta-E matching system used across ChromaStack.
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| Brand | Colour | Delta E | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Guilliman Blue | 3.02 | Good |
| AK Interactive | RAF Azure Blue | 4.68 | Good |
| Vallejo Model Color | Azure (70.902) | 5.03 | Acceptable |
| Scale75 | SC-15 Adriatic Blue | 5.38 | Acceptable |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Imrik Blue | 5.89 | Acceptable |
| Scale75 | SC-50 Sky Blue | 7.04 | Acceptable |
| Vallejo Game Color | Glacier Blue (72.095) | 7.22 | Acceptable |
| Army Painter | Shieldwall Blue | 4.30 | Good |
As a layer paint, this colour is formulated for translucency and smooth transitions over an existing basecoat. Teal and blue-green colours are prized for cold armour, gemstone effects, and Tzeentchian magic..
The closest Lothern Blue equivalent is Shieldwall Blue (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.3).
Lothern 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 medium, 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 Lothern 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 Lothern 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.
Use Lothern Blue as your main layer colour and build it up with thin, controlled coats. It has medium coverage. Thin it moderately. Good companion colours include Calgar Blue, Macragge Blue, Hoeth Blue and Drakenhof Nightshade.
Do not force the basecoat into an NMM-style finish. It behaves much better in a standard layered workflow.
Use Lothern Blue as your main layer colour and build it up with thin, controlled coats. It has medium coverage. Thin it moderately. Good companion colours include Calgar Blue, Macragge Blue, Hoeth Blue and Drakenhof Nightshade.
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.