Calth Blue Clear's approximate swatch sits in the blue family: mid-tone in tone, vivid in saturation, cool in cast. Digital color suggestions within Citadel are Hoeth Blue for a darker step and Lothern Blue for a lighter step. The leading same-type candidate, Two Thin Coats Relic Blue, scores 83 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. The score describes approximate digital colors, so assess any candidate on a test piece.
Calth Blue Clear equivalents in other ranges
Review paint type as well as the color score for Calth Blue Clear. These are approximate digital references, and a matching medium or sheen is not established by the group label.
Closest Two Thin Coats equivalent: Two Thin Coats Relic Blue, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.3).
Best Humbrol option: Humbrol 89 Middle Blue, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.8).
From Vallejo: Vallejo Fluorescent Blue, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.3).
The Army Painter's closest color: The Army Painter Arctic Gem, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.5).
In the digital values, Two Thin Coats Relic Blue 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.
Two Thin Coats
Humbrol
Vallejo
The Army Painter
Revell
Scale75
Tamiya
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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 Citadel Calth Blue Clear?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Two Thin Coats Relic Blue at 83% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Calth Blue Clear?
The approximate digital swatch for Calth Blue Clear is a mid-tone vivid blue with a cool undertone (hex #0087D1). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Calth Blue Clear with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Lothern Blue for a lighter step and Hoeth Blue for a darker step, both from Citadel. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.