Sunrise Blue's approximate swatch sits in the blue family: light in tone, vivid in saturation, cool in cast. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Frost and Glacier Blue, both Vallejo paints selected from the digital catalog. Gigawatt Blue from Two Thin Coats scores 89 percent against the stored swatch and shares its broad paint-type group. A high digital score does not certify a physical match; compare it with the original after drying.
Sunrise Blue equivalents in other ranges
1 of the 7 brands with a listed match have a candidate in the same broad paint-type group scoring at least 88% digital color similarity to Vallejo Sunrise Blue.
- Closest Two Thin Coats equivalent: Two Thin Coats Gigawatt Blue, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.1).
- Best The Army Painter option: The Army Painter Aegis Aqua, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.8).
- From Tamiya: Tamiya X-14 Sky Blue, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.1).
- Scale75's closest color: Scale75 Dull Blue, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.5).
- Nearest in the AK Interactive catalog: AK Interactive Deep Sky Blue, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 6.3).
- Best Green Stuff World option: Green Stuff World Zima Blue, a broader digital color reference (delta E 7.2).
In the digital values, Two Thin Coats Gigawatt Blue is slightly cooler. 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.
Two Thin Coats
The Army Painter
Tamiya
Scale75
AK Interactive
Green Stuff World
Citadel
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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 Vallejo Sunrise Blue?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Two Thin Coats Gigawatt Blue at 89% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of Sunrise Blue?
A The Army Painter candidate to check is Aegis Aqua at 76% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Sunrise Blue?
The approximate digital swatch for Sunrise Blue is a light vivid blue with a cool undertone (hex #60B8E0). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Sunrise Blue with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Glacier Blue for a lighter step and Frost for a darker step, both from Vallejo. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.