Citadel Ahriman Blue is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 83 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. In our digital catalog, Vanity Blue is classified as a cool blue, mid-tone and vivid. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Navy Blue and Adriatic Blue, both Scale75 paints selected from the digital catalog. A shared broad paint type does not guarantee the same sheen, opacity or thinner compatibility.
Vanity Blue equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for Scale75 Vanity 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 Citadel equivalent: Citadel Ahriman Blue, similar digital colors (delta E 3.4).
Best Vallejo option: Vallejo Electric Blue, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.6).
From The Army Painter: The Army Painter Tidal Blue, similar digital colors (delta E 3.9).
Humbrol's closest color: Humbrol 48 Mediterranean Blue, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.1).
The stored colors differ by delta E 3.4 without a dominant lightness, warmth or saturation shift under our display rules. This describes the digital values, not the appearance of dried paint.
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.
Citadel
Vallejo
The Army Painter
Humbrol
P3 Paints
AK Interactive
Monument Pro Acryl
Two Thin Coats
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About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
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Found in 4 other brands 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 Scale75 Vanity Blue?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Citadel Ahriman Blue at 83% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Vanity Blue?
The approximate digital swatch for Vanity Blue is a mid-tone vivid blue with a cool undertone (hex #1C7494). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Vanity Blue with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Adriatic Blue for a lighter step and Navy Blue for a darker step, both from Scale75. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.