In our digital catalog, Temple Guard Blue is classified as a cool teal, mid-tone and vivid. Digital color suggestions within Citadel are Kabalite Green for a darker step and Baharroth Blue for a lighter step. Green Stuff World Viridian Green is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 86 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. Check paint type, sheen and coverage as well as the swatch before choosing a substitute.
Temple Guard Blue equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for Citadel Temple Guard 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 Green Stuff World equivalent: Green Stuff World Viridian Green, similar digital colors (delta E 2.8).
The Army Painter's closest color: The Army Painter Talisman Teal, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.4).
Nearest in the Scale75 catalog: Scale75 Caribbean Blue, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.1).
Best AK Interactive option: AK Interactive Blue-Green, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.5).
In the digital values, Green Stuff World Viridian Green is slightly more saturated. 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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The Army Painter
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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 Temple Guard Blue?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Green Stuff World Viridian Green at 86% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of Temple Guard Blue?
A The Army Painter candidate to check is Talisman Teal at 78% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Temple Guard Blue?
The approximate digital swatch for Temple Guard Blue is a mid-tone vivid teal with a cool undertone (hex #239489). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Temple Guard Blue with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Baharroth Blue for a lighter step and Kabalite Green for a darker step, both from Citadel. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.