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Blue Green (70.808) · Vallejo Model Color · ΔE 8.70
Deep Azure · Army Painter · ΔE 4.96
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Blue Green (70.808) · Vallejo Model Color · ΔE 8.70
Deep Azure · Army Painter · ΔE 4.96
| Brand | Colour | Delta E | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Sotek Green | 5.11 | Acceptable |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Scaly Green | 6.72 | Acceptable |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Ahriman Blue | 7.80 | Acceptable |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Sons of Horus Green | 8.55 | Acceptable |
| Vallejo Model Color | Blue Green (70.808) | 8.70 | Acceptable |
| Vallejo Model Color | Verdigris Glaze (70.832) | 8.70 | Acceptable |
| Army Painter | Bramble Grove | 9.05 | Acceptable |
| AK Interactive | DARK BLUE-GREY | 10.64 | Distant |
As a standard basecoat paint, this colour is formulated for opaque coverage over primer in one to two controlled passes. Teal and blue-green colours are prized for cold armour, gemstone effects, and Tzeentchian magic.
The closest Thunderhawk Blue equivalent is Blue Green (70.808) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 8.7).
Thunderhawk Blue is a base 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 good, 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 Thunderhawk 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 Thunderhawk 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 Thunderhawk Blue as your main base colour and build it up with thin, controlled coats. It has good coverage. Thin it lightly. Good companion colours include Dark Reaper, Russ Grey, Nuln Oil and Fenrisian Grey.
Do not force the basecoat into an NMM-style finish. It behaves much better in a standard layered workflow.
Use Thunderhawk Blue as your main base colour and build it up with thin, controlled coats. It has good coverage. Thin it lightly. Good companion colours include Dark Reaper, Russ Grey, Nuln Oil and Fenrisian Grey.
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.