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Pastel Blue (70.901) Vallejo Model Color acrylic paint card (#80A0B0)

Vallejo Model Color Acrylic #80A0B0
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Glacier Blue (72.095) · Vallejo Game Color · ΔE 5.93

Sky Grey (70.989) · Vallejo Model Color · ΔE 3.49

Equivalents by Brand
Brand Colour Delta E Match
Vallejo Model Color Sky Grey (70.989) 3.49 Good
Vallejo Game Color Glacier Blue (72.095) 5.93 Acceptable
Citadel (Games Workshop) Astronomicon Grey 6.21 Acceptable
Vallejo Model Color Azure (70.902) 6.37 Acceptable
Citadel (Games Workshop) Fenrisian Grey 6.66 Acceptable
Scale75 SC-05 Artic Blue 6.87 Acceptable
Vallejo Model Color Pale Blue (70.906) 6.87 Acceptable
Army Painter Ice Blue 7.79 Acceptable
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Pastel Blue (70.901) paint guide

Pastel Blue (70.901) Paint: Colour, Type & Equivalents

Pastel Blue (70.901) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Pastel Blue (70.901) equivalent is Glacier Blue (72.095) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 5.9).

Pastel Blue (70.901) is a acrylic from Vallejo Model Color, commonly used for armour plates, cloth, and trim work.

Quick Equivalents

  • Closest equivalent: Glacier Blue (72.095) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 5.9
  • Vallejo equivalent: Glacier Blue (72.095) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 5.9
  • Army Painter equivalent: Ice Blue (Army Painter) – ΔE 7.8

How to Use Pastel Blue (70.901)

This paint is typically used for:

  • basecoating teal 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 Pastel Blue (70.901) 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 Pastel Blue (70.901) 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 Pastel Blue (70.901) on miniatures?

Pastel Blue (70.901) is a acrylic paint from Vallejo Model Color. Use it in thin coats and verify the surrounding recipe on a test miniature.

  • Vallejo Model Color · Model Color
  • Acrylic · #80A0B0

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.