Temple Guard Blue is a mid-tone vivid teal with a cool undertone. For modelling, drop to Kabalite Green in the recesses and step up to Baharroth Blue on the edges, both Citadel paints. Substitutes are thinner on the ground; Green Stuff World Viridian Green is the nearest same-finish option at 86 percent, with 1 brand in strong-match range. Cross-brand swaps are adjust-on-model territory here, useful as a starting point rather than an exact replacement.
Temple Guard Blue equivalents in other ranges
Temple Guard Blue is awkward to replace. Treat the matches below as starting points for a mix rather than straight swaps.
Closest Green Stuff World equivalent: Green Stuff World Viridian Green, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 2.8).
From The Army Painter: The Army Painter Talisman Teal, a usable stand-in rather than a twin (delta E 4.4).
Scale75's closest color: Scale75 Caribbean Blue, workable at tabletop distance, not up close (delta E 5.1).
Nearest in the Humbrol catalog: Humbrol Green Mist, a usable stand-in rather than a twin (delta E 5.3).
The honest caveat: Green Stuff World Viridian Green dries slightly more saturated than Temple Guard Blue, so expect recess shading and edge highlights to shift with it.
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90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
Green Stuff World
The Army Painter
Scale75
Humbrol
AK Interactive
Two Thin Coats
P3 Paints
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Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
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Found in 1 other brand with a same-finish match.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Citadel Temple Guard Blue?
The closest same-finish match is Green Stuff World Viridian Green at 86% color similarity.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of Temple Guard Blue?
Yes. The closest The Army Painter option is Talisman Teal at 78%, a same-finish match.
What color is Temple Guard Blue?
Temple Guard Blue is a mid-tone vivid teal with a cool undertone (hex #239489).
What do I highlight and shade Temple Guard Blue with?
Highlight Temple Guard Blue toward Baharroth Blue and shade it down into Kabalite Green, both Citadel paints in the same finish family.