Color-wise this is a moderate, mid-tone blue leaning cool. It builds a smooth gradient with Witching Hour Blue underneath and Cursed Blue on the highlights, all in the Two Thin Coats line. This color is somewhat distinctive: 2 brands offer a strong same-finish match, Citadel Hoeth Blue closest at 96 percent. Expect a close but not identical result from a swap, so check it on the model before committing a whole unit.
Elysium Blue equivalents across other brands
The short answer: yes, Elysium Blue has a true equivalent. If the pot runs dry mid project, here is the closest color each brand offers.
Closest Citadel equivalent: Citadel Hoeth Blue, indistinguishable once dry (delta E 0.9).
- The Army Painter's closest color: The Army Painter Runic Cobalt, a swap nobody spots at arm's length (delta E 1.8).
- Nearest in the AK Interactive catalog: AK Interactive Lilac, workable at tabletop distance, not up close (delta E 4.6).
- Best Scale75 option: Scale75 Sky Blue, a usable stand-in rather than a twin (delta E 5.5).
- From Vallejo: Vallejo Pastel Blue, workable at tabletop distance, not up close (delta E 6.0).
- Monument Pro Acryl's closest color: Monument Pro Acryl Grey Blue, a usable stand-in rather than a twin (delta E 6.1).
We checked the Lab numbers for a hidden catch and there is none: lightness and temperature both line up, so this swap is as safe as they come.
How to read the score
90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
Citadel
The Army Painter
AK Interactive
Scale75
Vallejo
Monument Pro Acryl
Green Stuff World
Tamiya
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What is the closest equivalent to Two Thin Coats Elysium Blue?
The closest same-finish match is Citadel Hoeth Blue at 96% color similarity.
What color is Elysium Blue?
Elysium Blue is a mid-tone moderate blue with a cool undertone (hex #5179AC).
What do I highlight and shade Elysium Blue with?
Highlight Elysium Blue toward Cursed Blue and shade it down into Witching Hour Blue, both Two Thin Coats paints in the same finish family.