Tamiya Light Blue is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 83 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. In our digital catalog, Baron Blue is classified as a cool blue, light and moderate. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Arctic Gem and Frost Blue, both The Army Painter paints selected from the digital catalog. Check the candidate's medium and sheen, then compare dried test patches over the same undercoat.
Baron Blue equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for The Army Painter Baron Blue have lower same-type color scores or belong to a different paint-type group. Use the digital values to choose a test candidate.
Closest Tamiya equivalent: Tamiya XF-23 Light Blue, similar digital colors (delta E 3.3).
From AK Interactive: AK Interactive Raf Azure Blue, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.9).
Scale75's closest color: Scale75 Amethyst Lillac, similar digital colors (delta E 3.9).
Nearest in the Two Thin Coats catalog: Two Thin Coats Celestial Blue, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.1).
Our digital comparison places Tamiya Light Blue slightly darker 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.
Tamiya
AK Interactive
Scale75
Two Thin Coats
Humbrol
Citadel
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Highlight and shade ladder
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Found in 3 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
Possible uses for this color
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to The Army Painter Baron Blue?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Tamiya Light Blue at 83% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Baron Blue?
The approximate digital swatch for Baron Blue is a light moderate blue with a cool undertone (hex #7D96CD). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Baron Blue with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Frost Blue for a lighter step and Arctic Gem for a darker step, both from The Army Painter. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.