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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Army Painter | Warpaint Blue | 5.31 | Acceptable |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Talassar Blue | 5.50 | Acceptable |
| Scale75 | Inktense Blue | 5.54 | Acceptable |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Space Wolves Grey | 7.47 | Acceptable |
| Scale75 | SC-82 Inktense Violet | 10.08 | Distant |
| Army Painter | Purple Swarm | 13.94 | Distant |
| Army Painter | Tenebrous Grey | 15.53 | Distant |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Leviathan Purple | 16.62 | Distant |
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 Ultramarines Blue equivalent is Warpaint Blue (Army Painter) (ΔE 5.3).
Ultramarines Blue is a contrast 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 Ultramarines 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 Ultramarines 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 Ultramarines Blue as your main contrast colour and build it up with thin, controlled coats. It has medium coverage. Thin it without adding water; use Contrast Medium if you need more flow. Good companion colours include Corax White, Wraithbone, Calgar Blue and Runefang Steel.
Avoid using it for a dark primer without a brighter undercoat or Standard Layering Techniques.
Use Ultramarines Blue as your main contrast colour and build it up with thin, controlled coats. It has medium coverage. Thin it without adding water; use Contrast Medium if you need more flow. Good companion colours include Corax White, Wraithbone, Calgar Blue and Runefang Steel.
This summary is built from the local usage notes, structured paint detail data, and the same Delta-E matching system used across ChromaStack.
Avoid using it for a dark primer without a brighter undercoat or Standard Layering Techniques.