In our digital catalog, Talassar Blue is classified as a cool blue, mid-tone and vivid. The catalog suggests Stormfiend as a darker color and Asurmen Blue as a lighter color to test, both from Citadel. Tamiya Clear Blue is a close digital color candidate at 90 percent within the same broad paint-type group. Test the shortlisted paint over your intended primer before committing a whole unit.
Talassar Blue equivalents, brand by brand
1 brand has a same-type candidate scoring at least 88% against Talassar Blue's approximate swatch. Compare the listed options and test the paint before substituting.
- Closest Tamiya equivalent: Tamiya X-23 Clear Blue, close stored digital colors (delta E 1.9).
- Best The Army Painter option: The Army Painter Tidal Wave, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.2).
- From Scale75: Scale75 Sky Blue, close stored digital colors (delta E 1.2); different broad paint-type group: standard paint.
- Vallejo's closest color: Vallejo Andrea Blue, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.9); different broad paint-type group: standard paint.
- Nearest in the Green Stuff World catalog: Green Stuff World Summersea Blue, similar digital colors (delta E 4.0); different broad paint-type group: standard paint.
- Best Monument Pro Acryl option: Monument Pro Acryl Sky Blue, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.0); different broad paint-type group: standard paint.
The stored swatch for Tamiya Clear Blue is slightly more saturated and cooler than the swatch for Talassar 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.
Tamiya
The Army Painter
Scale75
Vallejo
Green Stuff World
Monument Pro Acryl
Two Thin Coats
AK Interactive
Humbrol
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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 Talassar Blue?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Tamiya Clear Blue at 90% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of Talassar Blue?
A The Army Painter candidate to check is Tidal Wave at 84% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
Is Talassar Blue a one-coat paint?
Talassar 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 Talassar Blue with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Asurmen Blue for a lighter step and Stormfiend for a darker step, both from Citadel. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.