Paint record

Aethermatic Blue

Citadel

Contrast · #82BCC8

Wash / transparentCitadel Contrast

No result in the same broad paint-type group is stored for Aethermatic Blue. The leading color reference is AK Interactive Sky Blue at 86 percent, from a different group. In our digital catalog, Aethermatic Blue is classified as a cool teal, light and moderate. The catalog suggests Space Wolves Grey as a darker color and Gryph-Charger Grey as a lighter color to test, both from Citadel. Limited catalog matches do not establish that the original paint has no physical equivalent.

Cross-brand results

Aethermatic Blue equivalents in other ranges

The catalog has no same-type candidate scoring at least 78% for Aethermatic Blue. Broader catalog coverage or a physical test may reveal options the digital table misses.

The stored colors differ by delta E 2.9 without a dominant lightness, warmth or saturation shift under our display rules. This describes the digital values, not the appearance of dried paint.

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.

Color intelligence

About this color

Color profile

Familyteal
Lightnesslight
Saturationmoderate
Undertonecool

Highlight and shade ladder

Pairs well with

Jokaero Orangecomplement
Dawnstoneneutral anchor
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Match difficulty

Hard to match
Closest cross-brand match

Found in 0 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.

Possible uses for this color

one coat cloth and metal basesingle coat base coating
Common questions

Frequently asked

What is the closest equivalent to Citadel Aethermatic Blue?

No result in the same broad paint-type group is stored. The leading digital color reference is AK Interactive Sky Blue at 86%, in a different group. This is a reference to investigate, not a tested replacement.

Is Aethermatic Blue a one-coat paint?

Aethermatic Blue is listed as a contrast paint, a category intended for translucent base-and-shade applications. Its appearance depends on the undercoat, shape and coat thickness; the digital swatch does not predict those effects. Follow the product's application guidance.

What do I highlight and shade Aethermatic Blue with?

The digital catalog suggests testing Gryph-Charger Grey for a lighter step and Space Wolves Grey for a darker step, both from Citadel. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.

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