The digital color reference is a vivid, dark blue leaning cool. Digital color suggestions within P3 Paints are Gravedigger Denim for a darker step and Runeshot for a lighter step. The Army Painter Regal Blue is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 85 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. Check paint type, sheen and coverage as well as the swatch before choosing a substitute.
Stormguard Blue equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for P3 Paints Stormguard 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 The Army Painter equivalent: The Army Painter Regal Blue, similar digital colors (delta E 3.0).
From Humbrol: Humbrol 134 Satin Blue, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.5).
Tamiya's closest color: Tamiya X-4 Blue, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.6).
Nearest in the Two Thin Coats catalog: Two Thin Coats Eldar Robe, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.7).
In the digital values, The Army Painter Regal Blue is slightly more saturated and darker. 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.
The Army Painter
Humbrol
Tamiya
Two Thin Coats
Scale75
Monument Pro Acryl
Citadel
Vallejo
Green Stuff World
Revell
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
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Found in 1 other brand with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
Possible uses for this color
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to P3 Paints Stormguard Blue?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is The Army Painter Regal Blue at 85% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Stormguard Blue?
The approximate digital swatch for Stormguard Blue is a dark vivid blue with a cool undertone (hex #115888). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Stormguard Blue with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Runeshot for a lighter step and Gravedigger Denim for a darker step, both from P3 Paints. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.