In our digital catalog, Stratos Blue is classified as a cool blue, dark and moderate. Vallejo Elfic Blue is a close digital color candidate at 92 percent within the same broad paint-type group. The catalog suggests Ultramarine Blue as a darker color and Wolf Grey as a lighter color to test, both from The Army Painter. Digital similarity provides a shortlist; compare the actual paints before continuing a project.
Stratos Blue equivalents, brand by brand
These candidates compare the stored digital color of Stratos Blue with other brands. Same-type results are prioritized, with color scores shown for each option.
- Closest Vallejo equivalent: Vallejo Elfic Blue, close stored digital colors (delta E 1.7).
- Best Tamiya option: Tamiya XF-18 Medium Blue, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.3).
- From Citadel: Citadel Alaitoc Blue, similar digital colors (delta E 4.0).
- Monument Pro Acryl's closest color: Monument Pro Acryl Faded Ultramarine, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.2).
- Nearest in the Two Thin Coats catalog: Two Thin Coats Abyss Blue, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.3).
- Best P3 Paints option: P3 Paints Stormguard Blue, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.8).
The stored swatch for Vallejo Elfic Blue is slightly warmer than the swatch for Stratos Blue. Test both paints over the same primer to check the actual result.
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.
Vallejo
Tamiya
Citadel
Monument Pro Acryl
Two Thin Coats
P3 Paints
Humbrol
Scale75
AK Interactive
Revell
Green Stuff World
About this color
Color profile
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 Stratos Blue?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Vallejo Elfic Blue at 92% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Stratos Blue?
The approximate digital swatch for Stratos Blue is a dark moderate blue with a cool undertone (hex #365679). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Stratos Blue with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Wolf Grey for a lighter step and Ultramarine Blue for a darker step, both from The Army Painter. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.