The stored digital swatch for Arctic Gem is a mid-tone vivid blue with a cool undertone. The leading same-type candidate, Citadel Lothern Blue, scores 83 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. The catalog suggests Alpha Blue as a darker color and Shieldwall Blue as a lighter color to test, both from The Army Painter. A shared broad paint type does not guarantee the same sheen, opacity or thinner compatibility.
Arctic Gem equivalents in other ranges
Review paint type as well as the color score for Arctic Gem. These are approximate digital references, and a matching medium or sheen is not established by the group label.
Closest Citadel equivalent: Citadel Lothern Blue, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.5).
From Vallejo: Vallejo Deep Sky Blue, similar digital colors (delta E 3.5).
Revell's closest color: Revell 50 Light Blue Gloss, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.8).
Nearest in the Two Thin Coats catalog: Two Thin Coats Seafarer Blue, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.2).
Our digital comparison places Citadel Lothern Blue slightly warmer and more muted than the original swatch. Use that as a clue for selecting test paints, not a prediction of dried-paint appearance.
How to read the score
96–100Very close color
88–95Close color
78–87Similar color
0–77Loose color match
Scores compare approximate digital swatches. Test the paint before substituting.
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Found in 3 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to The Army Painter Arctic Gem?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Citadel Lothern Blue at 83% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Arctic Gem?
The approximate digital swatch for Arctic Gem is a mid-tone vivid blue with a cool undertone (hex #1195D3). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Arctic Gem with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Shieldwall Blue for a lighter step and Alpha Blue for a darker step, both from The Army Painter. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.