In our digital catalog, Asurmen Blue is classified as a cool blue, mid-tone and vivid. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Talassar Blue and Pylar Glacier, both Citadel paints selected from the digital catalog. The Army Painter Tidal Wave is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 83 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. Check paint type, sheen and coverage as well as the swatch before choosing a substitute.
Asurmen Blue equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for Citadel Asurmen 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 The Army Painter equivalent: The Army Painter Tidal Wave, similar digital colors (delta E 3.5).
Best Vallejo option: Vallejo Blue Wash, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 6.3).
From Tamiya: Tamiya X-23 Clear Blue, a broader digital color reference (delta E 6.8).
The Two Thin Coats pick: Two Thin Coats Relic Blue, a small digital color distance (delta E 1.9); different broad paint-type group: standard paint.
The stored swatch for The Army Painter Tidal Wave is slightly darker than the swatch for Asurmen 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.
The Army Painter
Vallejo
Tamiya
Two Thin Coats
Humbrol
Scale75
Revell
Monument Pro Acryl
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Found in 1 other brand 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 Asurmen Blue?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is The Army Painter Tidal Wave at 83% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is Asurmen Blue a one-coat paint?
Asurmen 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 Asurmen Blue with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Pylar Glacier for a lighter step and Talassar Blue for a darker step, both from Citadel. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.