Paint equivalent guide

Calgar Blue Equivalent

Citadel (Games Workshop) layer #2A497F

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Calgar Blue?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Calgar Blue in the current local catalogue is Ultramarine Blue from Army Painter (Delta-E 2.25).

Method

Matches are computed from the local paint catalogue with Delta-E CIEDE2000. Lower values mean a closer visual match on the miniature.

Limits

Finish, opacity, flow, and bottle format are not captured by Delta-E alone. Test the substitute if the recipe relies on a specific behaviour.

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Frequently asked questions

Check Delta-E, finish, coverage, and how the substitute behaves with the same primer, wash, and highlight recipe.

Miniature painters most often compare Citadel (Games Workshop), AK Interactive, and other established hobby ranges when they need a close substitute.

Usually yes, but only after a test swatch confirms the finish and layering behaviour stay close enough for the recipe.

The closest Calgar Blue equivalent is DEEP BLUE (AK Interactive) (ΔE 4.5). For the Calgar Blue equivalent Vallejo, Flat Blue (70.962) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 4.7). The best Calgar Blue Army Painter equivalent is Electric Blue (Army Painter) (ΔE 8.6).

  • Closest equivalent: DEEP BLUE (AK Interactive) – ΔE 4.5
  • Vallejo equivalent: Flat Blue (70.962) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 4.7
  • Army Painter equivalent: Electric Blue (Army Painter) – ΔE 8.6

This paint conversion chart helps you find the best Calgar Blue equivalent across Citadel, Vallejo and Army Painter.

The closest match provides the most accurate replacement, while other alternatives may show slight differences depending on finish and application.

Always test your paint equivalent on a miniature before applying it to a full army.