Arctic Gem is a mid-tone vivid blue with a cool undertone. No shortage of substitutes here, Lothern Blue from Citadel matches at 83 percent and 3 brands carry a strong same-finish near-match. It builds a smooth gradient with Alpha Blue underneath and Shieldwall Blue on the highlights, all in the The Army Painter line. Treat it as an easy swap, just confirm the finish type matches before you commit.
Arctic Gem equivalents in other ranges
Arctic Gem is awkward to replace. Treat the matches below as starting points for a mix rather than straight swaps.
Closest Citadel equivalent: Citadel Lothern Blue, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 3.5).
From Vallejo: Vallejo Deep Sky Blue, close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 3.5).
Revell's closest color: Revell Light Blue Gloss, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 3.8).
Nearest in the Two Thin Coats catalog: Two Thin Coats Seafarer Blue, a usable stand-in rather than a twin (delta E 4.2).
Check it on a spare model first, because Citadel Lothern Blue sits slightly warmer and more muted than the original and the difference grows over large flat panels.
How to read the score
90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
Citadel
Vallejo
Revell
Two Thin Coats
Scale75
Humbrol
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
Try any paint in the scheme toolMatch difficulty
Found in 3 other brands with a same-finish match.
Where painters use it
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to The Army Painter Arctic Gem?
The closest same-finish match is Citadel Lothern Blue at 83% color similarity.
What color is Arctic Gem?
Arctic Gem is a mid-tone vivid blue with a cool undertone (hex #1195D3).
What do I highlight and shade Arctic Gem with?
Highlight Arctic Gem toward Shieldwall Blue and shade it down into Alpha Blue, both The Army Painter paints in the same finish family.