Blue Horror's approximate swatch sits in the blue family: light in tone, moderate in saturation, cool in cast. The catalog suggests Grey Seer as a darker color and Ulthuan Grey as a lighter color to test, both from Citadel. The leading same-type candidate, The Army Painter Frost Blue, scores 81 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. The score describes approximate digital colors, so assess any candidate on a test piece.
Blue Horror equivalents in other ranges
Review paint type as well as the color score for Blue Horror. These are approximate digital references, and a matching medium or sheen is not established by the group label.
Closest The Army Painter equivalent: The Army Painter Frost Blue, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.9).
Scale75's closest color: Scale75 Dried Lavender, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.2).
Nearest in the Revell catalog: Revell 374 Grey/Grau (RAL 7001), a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.7).
Best Green Stuff World option: Green Stuff World Wolven Grey, a broader digital color reference (delta E 6.3).
In the digital values, The Army Painter Frost Blue is slightly cooler and more saturated. Coat thickness, undercoat and finish can change the physical comparison.
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
Scale75
Revell
Green Stuff World
AK Interactive
Vallejo
Humbrol
Tamiya
Two Thin Coats
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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 Blue Horror?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is The Army Painter Frost Blue at 81% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Blue Horror?
The approximate digital swatch for Blue Horror is a light moderate blue with a cool undertone (hex #9EB5CE). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Blue Horror with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Ulthuan Grey for a lighter step and Grey Seer for a darker step, both from Citadel. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.