The Fang is a dark moderate blue with a cool undertone. For modelling, drop to Alaitoc Blue in the recesses and step up to Thunderhawk Blue on the edges, both Citadel paints. The Fang is a little less common: the closest same-finish match, AK Interactive Ocean Gray (Fs 35164), reaches 84 percent, and 2 other brands carry a strong same-finish alternative. Cross-brand swaps are adjust-on-model territory here, useful as a starting point rather than an exact replacement.
The Fang equivalents in other ranges
The Fang is awkward to replace. Treat the matches below as starting points for a mix rather than straight swaps.
Closest AK Interactive equivalent: AK Interactive Ocean Gray (Fs 35164), a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 3.3).
Best Tamiya option: Tamiya Field Blue, close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 3.9).
From Vallejo: Vallejo Elfic Blue, workable at tabletop distance, not up close (delta E 4.6).
The Army Painter's closest color: The Army Painter Stratos Blue, a usable stand-in rather than a twin (delta E 4.8).
Worth knowing before you swap: AK Interactive Ocean Gray (Fs 35164) runs slightly warmer and more muted, which shows most where the paint thins over raised detail.
How to read the score
90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
AK Interactive
Tamiya
Vallejo
The Army Painter
Humbrol
P3 Paints
Green Stuff World
Two Thin Coats
Scale75
Revell
Monument Pro Acryl
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
Try any paint in the scheme toolMatch difficulty
Found in 2 other brands with a same-finish match.
Where painters use it
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Citadel The Fang?
The closest same-finish match is AK Interactive Ocean Gray (Fs 35164) at 84% color similarity.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of The Fang?
Yes. The closest Vallejo option is Elfic Blue at 77%, a same-finish match.
What color is The Fang?
The Fang is a dark moderate blue with a cool undertone (hex #405B71).
What do I highlight and shade The Fang with?
Highlight The Fang toward Thunderhawk Blue and shade it down into Alaitoc Blue, both Citadel paints in the same finish family.