Hoeth Blue's approximate swatch sits in the blue family: mid-tone in tone, moderate in saturation, cool in cast. Digital color suggestions within Citadel are Russ Grey for a darker step and Calth Blue Clear for a lighter step. Elysium Blue from Two Thin Coats scores 96 percent against the stored swatch and shares its broad paint-type group. A high digital score does not certify a physical match; compare it with the original after drying.
Hoeth Blue equivalents in other ranges
A very close digital color exists in the same broad paint-type group. 2 brands have listed results scoring at least 78%, including any different-type references.
Closest Two Thin Coats equivalent: Two Thin Coats Elysium Blue, very close stored digital colors (delta E 0.9).
- From The Army Painter: The Army Painter Runic Cobalt, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.0).
- AK Interactive's closest color: AK Interactive Lilac, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.5).
- Nearest in the Scale75 catalog: Scale75 Sky Blue, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.7).
- Best Monument Pro Acryl option: Monument Pro Acryl Grey Blue, a broader digital color reference (delta E 6.2).
- From Vallejo: Vallejo Pastel Blue, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 6.5).
The stored swatches have a small digital color distance of delta E 0.9. 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.
Two Thin Coats
The Army Painter
AK Interactive
Scale75
Monument Pro Acryl
Vallejo
Green Stuff World
Tamiya
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
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Found in 2 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 Citadel Hoeth Blue?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Two Thin Coats Elysium Blue at 96% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of Hoeth Blue?
A The Army Painter candidate to check is Runic Cobalt at 90% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Hoeth Blue?
The approximate digital swatch for Hoeth Blue is a mid-tone moderate blue with a cool undertone (hex #4C78AF). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Hoeth Blue with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Calth Blue Clear for a lighter step and Russ Grey for a darker step, both from Citadel. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.