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SC-94 Moonstone Alchemy Scale75 iridescent paint card (#88A8D0)

Scale75 Iridescent #88A8D0
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Pale Blue (70.906) · Vallejo Model Color · ΔE 5.86

Storm Wolf · Army Painter · ΔE 4.75

Equivalents by Brand
Brand Colour Delta E Match
Citadel (Games Workshop) Etherium Blue 5.71 Acceptable
Citadel (Games Workshop) Blue Horror 5.71 Acceptable
Scale75 SC-05 Artic Blue 5.86 Acceptable
Vallejo Model Color Pale Blue (70.906) 5.86 Acceptable
Citadel (Games Workshop) Lightning Bolt Blue 5.99 Acceptable
Vallejo Model Color Pale Greyblue (70.907) 7.00 Acceptable
Scale75 SC-50 Sky Blue 7.25 Acceptable
Army Painter Storm Wolf 4.75 Good
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SC-94 Moonstone Alchemy paint guide

SC-94 Moonstone Alchemy Paint: Colour, Type & Equivalents

SC-94 Moonstone Alchemy is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest SC-94 Moonstone Alchemy equivalent is Pale Blue (70.906) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 5.9).

SC-94 Moonstone Alchemy is a iridescent from Scale75, commonly used for armour plates, cloth, and trim work.

Quick Equivalents

  • Closest equivalent: Pale Blue (70.906) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 5.9
  • Vallejo equivalent: Pale Blue (70.906) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 5.9
  • Army Painter equivalent: Storm Wolf (Army Painter) – ΔE 4.8

How to Use SC-94 Moonstone Alchemy

This paint is typically used for:

  • basecoating deep blue armour and weapons
  • layering and highlighting on large flat surfaces

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 SC-94 Moonstone Alchemy 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 SC-94 Moonstone Alchemy 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 SC-94 Moonstone Alchemy on miniatures?

SC-94 Moonstone Alchemy is a iridescent paint from Scale75. Use it in thin coats and verify the surrounding recipe on a test miniature.

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  • Iridescent · #88A8D0

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.