Paint equivalent guide

Guilliman Blue Equivalent

Citadel (Games Workshop) layer #2F9AD6

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Guilliman Blue?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Guilliman Blue in the current local catalogue is Arctic Gem from Army Painter (Delta-E 4.15).

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 Guilliman Blue equivalent is RAF Azure Blue (AK Interactive) (ΔE 5.3). For the Guilliman Blue equivalent Vallejo, Sky Blue (70.961) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 6.3). The best Guilliman Blue Army Painter equivalent is Ice Blue (Army Painter) (ΔE 12.8).

  • Closest equivalent: RAF Azure Blue (AK Interactive) – ΔE 5.3
  • Vallejo equivalent: Sky Blue (70.961) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 6.3
  • Army Painter equivalent: Ice Blue (Army Painter) – ΔE 12.8

This paint conversion chart helps you find the best Guilliman 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.