Green Stuff World · Fluorescent

Fluorescent Blue Green Stuff World fluorescent paint card (#1060F0)

Green Stuff World Fluorescent #1060F0
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Equivalents by Brand
Brand Colour Delta E Match
Vallejo Game Color Magic Blue (72.021) 5.78 Acceptable
Green Stuff World Colorshift Magic Blue 7.86 Acceptable
Vallejo Model Color Medium Blue (70.963) 8.24 Acceptable
Citadel (Games Workshop) Ultramarines Blue Foundation 9.13 Acceptable
Vallejo Model Color Royal Blue (70.809) 9.15 Acceptable
Citadel (Games Workshop) Caledor Sky 9.28 Acceptable
Scale75 SC-07 Caspian Blue 10.30 Distant
Army Painter Crystal Blue 9.03 Acceptable
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Fluorescent Blue paint guide

Fluorescent Blue Paint: Colour, Type & Equivalents

Fluorescent Blue is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Fluorescent Blue equivalent is Magic Blue (72.021) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 5.8).

Fluorescent Blue is a fluorescent from Green Stuff World, commonly used for armour plates, cloth, and trim work.

Quick Equivalents

  • Closest equivalent: Magic Blue (72.021) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 5.8
  • Vallejo equivalent: Magic Blue (72.021) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 5.8
  • Army Painter equivalent: Crystal Blue (Army Painter) – ΔE 9.0

How to Use Fluorescent Blue

This paint is typically used for:

  • Fluorescent OSL

Apply it over a suitable primer and build layers gradually. Coverage sits around reliable, 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: reliable — affects how many coats are needed over primer
  • Dilution: controlled thinning — 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 Fluorescent 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 Fluorescent 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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How should you use Fluorescent Blue on miniatures?

Fluorescent Blue is a deep blue fluorescent paint from Green Stuff World's Fluorescent range.

  • Green Stuff World · Fluorescent
  • Fluorescent · #1060F0

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

Check finish and coverage on a test miniature if your workflow depends on a very specific texture or transparency.