The leading same-type candidate, The Army Painter Tidal Wave, scores 83 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. Tyran Blue's approximate swatch sits in the blue family: mid-tone in tone, vivid in saturation, cool in cast. For a critical color match, compare dried samples; these digital records cannot settle the result.
Tyran Blue equivalents in other ranges
Review paint type as well as the color score for Tyran Blue. These are approximate digital references, and a matching medium or sheen is not established by the group label.
Closest The Army Painter equivalent: The Army Painter Tidal Wave, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.5).
Nearest in the Vallejo catalog: Vallejo Blue Wash, a broader digital color reference (delta E 6.3).
Best Tamiya option: Tamiya X-23 Clear Blue, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 6.8).
From Two Thin Coats: Two Thin Coats Relic Blue, close stored digital colors (delta E 1.9); different broad paint-type group: standard paint.
Our digital comparison places The Army Painter Tidal Wave slightly darker than the original swatch. Use that as a clue for selecting test paints, not a prediction of dried-paint appearance.
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.
The Army Painter
Vallejo
Tamiya
Two Thin Coats
Humbrol
Scale75
Revell
Monument Pro Acryl
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Found in 0 other brands 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 Tyran Blue?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is The Army Painter Tidal Wave at 83% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What paint type is Tyran Blue?
The catalog places Tyran Blue in the wash/transparent group. This broad category includes washes, shades and some clear colors; check the product instructions before using it as a wash or substituting it for a transparent paint.