Kantor Blue · Citadel (Games Workshop) · ΔE 4.18
Galaxy Deep Blue Green Stuff World galaxy paint card (#0A1060)
| Brand | Colour | Delta E | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Kantor Blue | 4.18 | Good |
| Green Stuff World | Abyss Blue | 6.05 | Acceptable |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Ultramarine Blue | 6.90 | Acceptable |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Midnight Blue | 7.61 | Acceptable |
| Vallejo Game Color | Night Blue (72.019) | 7.69 | Acceptable |
| Army Painter | Night Sky Purple | 8.49 | Acceptable |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Nauseating Blue | 9.32 | Acceptable |
| AK Interactive | IMPERIAL BLUE | 9.77 | Acceptable |
Galaxy Deep Blue Paint: Colour, Type & Equivalents
Galaxy Deep Blue is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Galaxy Deep Blue equivalent is Kantor Blue (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 4.2).
Galaxy Deep Blue is a galaxy from Green Stuff World, commonly used for armour plates, cloth, and trim work.
Quick Equivalents
- Closest equivalent: Kantor Blue (Citadel (Games Workshop)) – ΔE 4.2
- Vallejo equivalent: Night Blue (72.019) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 7.7
- Army Painter equivalent: Night Sky Purple (Army Painter) – ΔE 8.5
How to Use Galaxy Deep Blue
This paint is typically used for:
- Galaxy effect
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 Galaxy Deep 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 Galaxy Deep 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.
Galaxy Deep Blue is a deep blue galaxy paint from Green Stuff World's Galaxy range.
- Green Stuff World · Galaxy
- Galaxy · #0A1060
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.