Paint record

Ultramarines Blue

Citadel

Contrast · #294F86

Wash / transparentCitadel Contrast

In our digital catalog, Ultramarines Blue is classified as a cool blue, dark and moderate. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Shyish Purple and Celestium Blue, both Citadel paints selected from the digital catalog. The Army Painter Beowulf Blue is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 72 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. Check paint type, sheen and coverage as well as the swatch before choosing a substitute.

Cross-brand results

Ultramarines Blue equivalents in other ranges

The catalog has no same-type candidate scoring at least 78% for Ultramarines Blue. Broader catalog coverage or a physical test may reveal options the digital table misses.

The stored swatch for The Army Painter Beowulf Blue is clearly more saturated and cooler than the swatch for Ultramarines Blue. This is a digital comparison; check the actual paints before changing a recipe.

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.

Color intelligence

About this color

Color profile

Familyblue
Lightnessdark
Saturationmoderate
Undertonecool

Highlight and shade ladder

Pairs well with

Balor Browncomplement
Dawnstoneneutral anchor
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Match difficulty

Distinctive
Closest cross-brand match

Found in 0 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.

Possible uses for this color

one coat armor and robe basesingle coat base coating
Common questions

Frequently asked

What is the closest equivalent to Citadel Ultramarines Blue?

The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is The Army Painter Beowulf Blue at 72% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.

Is Ultramarines Blue a one-coat paint?

Ultramarines Blue is listed as a contrast paint, a category intended for translucent base-and-shade applications. Its appearance depends on the undercoat, shape and coat thickness; the digital swatch does not predict those effects. Follow the product's application guidance.

What do I highlight and shade Ultramarines Blue with?

The digital catalog suggests testing Celestium Blue for a lighter step and Shyish Purple for a darker step, both from Citadel. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.

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