In our digital catalog, Alpha Blue is classified as a cool blue, mid-tone and moderate. Digital color suggestions within The Army Painter are Runic Cobalt for a darker step and Arctic Gem for a lighter step. Two Thin Coats Elysium Blue is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 74 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. Check paint type, sheen and coverage as well as the swatch before choosing a substitute.
Alpha Blue equivalents in other ranges
The catalog has no same-type candidate scoring at least 78% for Alpha Blue. Broader catalog coverage or a physical test may reveal options the digital table misses.
The stored swatch for Two Thin Coats Elysium Blue is slightly more muted and darker than the swatch for Alpha Blue. This is a digital comparison; check the actual paints before changing a recipe.
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.
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Found in 0 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 Alpha Blue?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Two Thin Coats Elysium Blue at 74% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Alpha Blue?
The approximate digital swatch for Alpha Blue is a mid-tone moderate blue with a cool undertone (hex #667EBE). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Alpha Blue with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Arctic Gem for a lighter step and Runic Cobalt for a darker step, both from The Army Painter. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.