The digital color reference is a vivid, mid-tone teal leaning cool. Digital color suggestions within Scale75 are Vanity Blue for a darker step and Caribbean Blue for a lighter step. The leading result in the same broad paint-type group is P3 Paints Meredius Blue, scoring 91 percent digital color similarity. Test the shortlisted paint over your intended primer before committing a whole unit.
Adriatic Blue equivalents, brand by brand
1 of the 6 brands with a listed match have a candidate in the same broad paint-type group scoring at least 88% digital color similarity to Scale75 Adriatic Blue.
- Closest P3 Paints equivalent: P3 Paints Meredius Blue, close stored digital colors (delta E 1.9).
- The Two Thin Coats pick: Two Thin Coats Antiquity Green, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.8).
- Nearest in the The Army Painter catalog: The Army Painter Hydra Turquoise, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.9).
- Best Vallejo option: Vallejo Light Blue Green, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 6.2).
- From Citadel: Citadel Temple Guard Blue, a broader digital color reference (delta E 7.9).
- AK Interactive's closest color: AK Interactive Blue-Green, a loose digital color reference (delta E 8.3).
No single digital lightness, warmth or saturation difference exceeds our display threshold. Test the actual paint, because approximate swatches cannot certify a physical match.
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.
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Found in 1 other brand with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Scale75 Adriatic Blue?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is P3 Paints Meredius Blue at 91% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of Adriatic Blue?
A The Army Painter candidate to check is Hydra Turquoise at 76% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Adriatic Blue?
The approximate digital swatch for Adriatic Blue is a mid-tone vivid teal with a cool undertone (hex #09888E). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Adriatic Blue with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Caribbean Blue for a lighter step and Vanity Blue for a darker step, both from Scale75. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.