The leading result in the same broad paint-type group is Vallejo Electric Blue, scoring 91 percent digital color similarity. Ahriman Blue's approximate swatch sits in the teal family: mid-tone in tone, vivid in saturation, cool in cast. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Sotek Green and Russ Grey, both Citadel paints selected from the digital catalog. A shared broad paint type does not guarantee the same sheen, opacity or thinner compatibility.
Ahriman Blue equivalents in other ranges
1 of the 8 brands with a listed match have a candidate in the same broad paint-type group scoring at least 88% digital color similarity to Citadel Ahriman Blue.
- Closest Vallejo equivalent: Vallejo Electric Blue, a small digital color distance (delta E 1.7).
- Nearest in the Monument Pro Acryl catalog: Monument Pro Acryl Turquoise, similar digital colors (delta E 3.1).
- Best P3 Paints option: P3 Paints Runeshot, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.2).
- From Scale75: Scale75 Vanity Blue, similar digital colors (delta E 3.4).
- The Army Painter's closest color: The Army Painter Tidal Blue, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.5).
- Nearest in the AK Interactive catalog: AK Interactive Ijn/Ija Aotake, a broader digital color reference (delta E 6.7).
The stored swatches have a small digital color distance of delta E 1.7. That does not measure dried-paint appearance, sheen or coverage; compare test patches before substituting.
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
Monument Pro Acryl
P3 Paints
Scale75
The Army Painter
AK Interactive
Humbrol
Two Thin Coats
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Found in 4 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 Citadel Ahriman Blue?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Vallejo Electric Blue at 91% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Ahriman Blue?
The approximate digital swatch for Ahriman Blue is a mid-tone vivid teal with a cool undertone (hex #00708A). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Ahriman Blue with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Russ Grey for a lighter step and Sotek Green for a darker step, both from Citadel. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.