Citadel Thousand Sons Blue is a close digital color candidate at 94 percent within the same broad paint-type group. Abyssal Blue's approximate swatch sits in the blue family: dark in tone, vivid in saturation, cool in cast. The catalog suggests Thunderous Blue as a darker color and Deep Grey as a lighter color to test, both from The Army Painter. Check the candidate's medium and sheen, then compare dried test patches over the same undercoat.
Abyssal Blue equivalents in other ranges
3 of the 9 brands with a listed match have a candidate in the same broad paint-type group scoring at least 88% digital color similarity to The Army Painter Abyssal Blue.
- Closest Citadel equivalent: Citadel Thousand Sons Blue, a small digital color distance (delta E 1.2).
- From Monument Pro Acryl: Monument Pro Acryl Dark Turquoise, similar digital colors (delta E 2.3).
- Revell's closest color: Revell 351 Grünblau (RAL 5001), some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.4).
- Nearest in the Humbrol catalog: Humbrol 47 Sea Blue, similar digital colors (delta E 3.5).
- Best Vallejo option: Vallejo Turquoise, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.4).
- From P3 Paints: P3 Paints Gravedigger Denim, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.7).
The stored swatches have a small digital color distance of delta E 1.2. 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.
Citadel
Monument Pro Acryl
Revell
Humbrol
Vallejo
P3 Paints
Scale75
AK Interactive
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 The Army Painter Abyssal Blue?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Citadel Thousand Sons Blue at 94% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Abyssal Blue?
The approximate digital swatch for Abyssal Blue is a dark vivid blue with a cool undertone (hex #004F6B). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Abyssal Blue with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Deep Grey for a lighter step and Thunderous Blue for a darker step, both from The Army Painter. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.