Magic Blue's approximate swatch sits in the blue family: dark in tone, vivid in saturation, cool in cast. The leading result in the same broad paint-type group is Citadel Macragge Blue, scoring 97 percent digital color similarity. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Blue and Flat Blue, both Vallejo paints selected from the digital catalog. Digital similarity provides a shortlist; compare the actual paints before continuing a project.
Magic Blue equivalents in other ranges
A very close digital color exists in the same broad paint-type group. 8 brands have listed results scoring at least 78%, including any different-type references.
Closest Citadel equivalent: Citadel Macragge Blue, very close stored digital colors (delta E 0.5).
- Nearest in the Green Stuff World catalog: Green Stuff World Marine Blue, a small digital color distance (delta E 1.1).
- Best Revell option: Revell 51 Ultramarine/Ultramarinblau (RAL 5002), close stored digital colors (delta E 1.7).
- From P3 Paints: P3 Paints Cygnar Blue, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.6).
- The Army Painter's closest color: The Army Painter Gothic Blue, similar digital colors (delta E 3.5).
- Nearest in the Tamiya catalog: Tamiya X-3 Royal Blue, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.7).
The stored swatches have a small digital color distance of delta E 0.5. That does not measure dried-paint appearance, sheen or coverage; compare test patches before substituting.
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
Green Stuff World
Revell
P3 Paints
The Army Painter
Tamiya
AK Interactive
Monument Pro Acryl
Humbrol
Scale75
Two Thin Coats
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
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Found in 8 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 Vallejo Magic Blue?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Citadel Macragge Blue at 97% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Magic Blue?
The approximate digital swatch for Magic Blue is a dark vivid blue with a cool undertone (hex #143D7D). It is not a physical paint measurement.