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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scale75 | SC-07 Caspian Blue | 2.87 | Good |
| Vallejo Model Color | Andrea Blue (70.841) | 2.87 | Good |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Caledor Sky | 3.63 | Good |
| Vallejo Model Color | Royal Blue (70.809) | 3.66 | Good |
| Vallejo Model Color | Ultramarine Blue (70.839) | 4.63 | Good |
| Army Painter | Electric Blue | 4.75 | Good |
| Vallejo Game Color | Electric Blue (72.023) | 5.00 | Acceptable |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Alaitoc Blue | 5.94 | Acceptable |
Intermediate Blue (70.903) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Intermediate Blue (70.903) equivalent is SC-07 Caspian Blue (Scale75) (ΔE 2.9).
Intermediate Blue (70.903) is a acrylic from Vallejo Model Color, 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 reliable, 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 Intermediate Blue (70.903) 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 Intermediate Blue (70.903) 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.
Intermediate Blue (70.903) is a acrylic paint from Vallejo Model Color. Use it in thin coats and verify the surrounding recipe on a test miniature.
This summary is built from the local usage notes, structured paint detail data, and the same Delta-E matching system used across ChromaStack.
Check finish and coverage on a test miniature if your workflow depends on a very specific texture or transparency.