In the pot, Macragge Blue reads as a cool blue, dark and vivid. Matching it is straightforward: Vallejo Magic Blue lands at 97 percent in the same finish, and 6 brands in all carry a close same-finish swap. It builds a smooth gradient with Naggaroth Night underneath and Calgar Blue on the highlights, all in the Citadel line. Treat it as an easy swap, just confirm the finish type matches before you commit.
Macragge Blue equivalents across other brands
The short answer: yes, Macragge Blue has a true equivalent. If the pot runs dry mid project, here is the closest color each brand offers.
Closest Vallejo equivalent: Vallejo Magic Blue, indistinguishable once dry (delta E 0.5).
- From Green Stuff World: Green Stuff World Marine Blue, the same color for practical purposes (delta E 0.8).
- Revell's closest color: Revell Ultramarine/Ultramarinblau (RAL 5002), close enough that batch variation matters more (delta E 1.6).
- Nearest in the P3 Paints catalog: P3 Paints Cygnar Blue, close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 2.3).
- Best Tamiya option: Tamiya Royal Blue, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 3.5).
- From The Army Painter: The Army Painter Gothic Blue, close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 4.0).
We checked the Lab numbers for a hidden catch and there is none: lightness and temperature both line up, so this swap is as safe as they come.
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80sUsable
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Vallejo
Green Stuff World
Revell
P3 Paints
Tamiya
The Army Painter
AK Interactive
Monument Pro Acryl
Humbrol
Scale75
Two Thin Coats
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What is the closest equivalent to Citadel Macragge Blue?
The closest same-finish match is Vallejo Magic Blue at 97% color similarity.
What color is Macragge Blue?
Macragge Blue is a dark vivid blue with a cool undertone (hex #0F3D7C).
What do I highlight and shade Macragge Blue with?
Highlight Macragge Blue toward Calgar Blue and shade it down into Naggaroth Night, both Citadel paints in the same finish family.