In our digital catalog, Runic Cobalt is classified as a cool blue, mid-tone and moderate. The catalog suggests Crystal Blue as a darker color and Phalanx Blue as a lighter color to test, both from The Army Painter. The leading result in the same broad paint-type group is Two Thin Coats Elysium Blue, scoring 91 percent digital color similarity. Test the shortlisted paint over your intended primer before committing a whole unit.
Runic Cobalt equivalents, brand by brand
2 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 Runic Cobalt.
- Closest Two Thin Coats equivalent: Two Thin Coats Elysium Blue, close stored digital colors (delta E 1.8).
- Nearest in the Citadel catalog: Citadel Hoeth Blue, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.0).
- Best Monument Pro Acryl option: Monument Pro Acryl Grey Blue, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.6).
- From Vallejo: Vallejo Pastel Blue, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.7).
- Scale75's closest color: Scale75 Sky Blue, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.3).
- Nearest in the AK Interactive catalog: AK Interactive Lilac, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.6).
In the digital values, Two Thin Coats Elysium Blue is slightly more saturated and cooler. 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.
Two Thin Coats
Citadel
Monument Pro Acryl
Vallejo
Scale75
AK Interactive
Green Stuff World
Humbrol
Tamiya
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Found in 2 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 Runic Cobalt?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Two Thin Coats Elysium Blue at 91% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Citadel equivalent of Runic Cobalt?
A Citadel candidate to check is Hoeth Blue at 90% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Runic Cobalt?
The approximate digital swatch for Runic Cobalt is a mid-tone moderate blue with a cool undertone (hex #5079A3). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Runic Cobalt with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Phalanx Blue for a lighter step and Crystal Blue for a darker step, both from The Army Painter. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.