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Warpaint Blue · Army Painter · ΔE 4.92
Citadel (Games Workshop) · Contrast
Talassar Blue Citadel (Games Workshop) contrast paint card (#003B70)
Citadel (Games Workshop)
Contrast
#003B70
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8 alternatives
#1
Warpaint Blue
Army Painter
ΔE 4.92
#2
Space Wolves Grey
Citadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 5.06
#3
Ultramarines Blue
Citadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 5.50
Equivalents by Brand
| Brand | Colour | Delta E | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Army Painter | Warpaint Blue | 4.92 | Good |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Space Wolves Grey | 5.06 | Acceptable |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Ultramarines Blue | 5.50 | Acceptable |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Akhelian Green | 14.19 | Distant |
| Army Painter | Tenebrous Grey | 14.46 | Distant |
| Army Painter | Turnbull Turquoise | 17.44 | Distant |
| Army Painter | Purple Swarm | 19.32 | Distant |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Leviathan Purple | 19.57 | Distant |
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Talassar Blue paint guide
Talassar Blue Paint: Colour, Type & Equivalents
As a Contrast paint, this colour combines pigment and medium to deliver shade and base tone in one application over a light primer. Cool blue tones anchor many Space Marine chapters and provide a stable foundation for cold schemes.
The closest Talassar Blue equivalent is Warpaint Blue (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.9).
Talassar Blue is a contrast from Citadel (Games Workshop), commonly used for armour plates, cloth, and trim work.
Quick Equivalents
- Closest equivalent: Warpaint Blue (Army Painter) – ΔE 4.9
- Vallejo equivalent: no close Vallejo equivalent
- Army Painter equivalent: Warpaint Blue (Army Painter) – ΔE 4.9
How to Use Talassar Blue
This paint is typically used for:
- One-coat Contrast workflow
- Contrast speed painting
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.
Paint Behavior and Tips
Consider the following when working with this paint:
- Coverage: medium — affects how many coats are needed over primer
- Dilution: Contrast Medium if needed — keeping the right ratio maintains flow and prevents brushmarks
- Interaction with washes and highlights: always run a highlight pass to verify the tone does not shift after drying
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.
Miniature Painting Tips
For best results with Talassar Blue on Warhammer and other miniature projects:
- Use the same primer across the project to keep tonal consistency
- Test on a spare part before applying to a full unit
- Compare after shading and highlights, not just the base coat
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.
Conclusion
Choosing the right Talassar 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.
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💡 Tip
Use Talassar Blue as your main contrast colour and build it up with thin, controlled coats. It has medium coverage. It works best over a white primer. Thin it with Contrast Medium if needed. Good companion colours include Corax White, Calgar Blue and Runefang Steel.
Avoid using it for a dark primer without a brighter undercoat.
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How should you use Talassar Blue on miniatures?
Use Talassar Blue as your main contrast colour and build it up with thin, controlled coats. It has medium coverage. It works best over a white primer. Thin it with Contrast Medium if needed. Good companion colours include Corax White, Calgar Blue and Runefang Steel.
- Citadel (Games Workshop) · Contrast
- Contrast · #003B70
- Best for One-coat Contrast workflow
- Pairs well with Corax White, Calgar Blue, Runefang Steel
Method
This summary is built from the local usage notes, structured paint detail data, and the same Delta-E matching system used across ChromaStack.
Limits
Avoid using it for a dark primer without a brighter undercoat.