The digital color reference is a moderate, light blue leaning cool. The catalog suggests Aegis Aqua as a darker color and Bright Sapphire as a lighter color to test, both from The Army Painter. Citadel Blue Horror is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 81 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. Check paint type, sheen and coverage as well as the swatch before choosing a substitute.
Frost Blue equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for The Army Painter Frost Blue have lower same-type color scores or belong to a different paint-type group. Use the digital values to choose a test candidate.
Closest Citadel equivalent: Citadel Blue Horror, similar digital colors (delta E 3.9).
Nearest in the Tamiya catalog: Tamiya X-14 Sky Blue, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.4).
Best Vallejo option: Vallejo Glacier Blue, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.8).
From AK Interactive: AK Interactive Air Superiority Blue Fs 35450, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 6.4).
In the digital values, Citadel Blue Horror is slightly warmer and more muted. Coat thickness, undercoat and finish can change the physical comparison.
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 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 The Army Painter Frost Blue?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Citadel Blue Horror at 81% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Frost Blue?
The approximate digital swatch for Frost Blue is a light moderate blue with a cool undertone (hex #9ABEDD). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Frost Blue with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Bright Sapphire for a lighter step and Aegis Aqua for a darker step, both from The Army Painter. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.