Blue is a bold, vibrant color in the Vallejo Model Color range, highly valued by figure painters and scale modelers for its versatility and strong opacity. This medium-tone blue excels on everything from uniforms and vehicles to banners, heraldry, and futuristic armor plating. With its matte finish and rich pigmentation, it instantly adds visual strength to any miniature project.

The paint flows smoothly and applies easily by brush. Used in thin layers, as recommended by many professionals, it creates a clean, streak-free surface that works beautifully over finely detailed areas. It dries to a matte finish and is fully lightfast, just like other opaque colors in the Model Color line.

One of the strengths of Blue is how well it combines with other colors from the same range. For highlights, 70961 Sky Blue works perfectly over Blue, while 70930 Dark Blue is a great shading companion. To create warm contrasts, consider pairing it with 70910 Orange Red or 70829 Amaranth Red. For more muted and realistic tones, 70870 Medium Sea Grey serves as a great neutral companion.

This color is great for techniques like glazing, drybrushing, and edge highlighting. Thinning it with water or glaze medium allows for subtle transitions and transparent effects over metallics or textured areas. This makes Blue ideal for atmospheric lighting effects or sci-fi energy highlights.

It comes in an 18ml r-PET bottle with a dropper tip, allowing for controlled, waste-free use. The bottle helps preserve the paint’s quality and makes dispensing clean and easy. If the nozzle becomes clogged, it can be cleared easily with a needle or toothpick.

Mistakes can be corrected easily while the paint is still wet—just a bit of water or alcohol is enough for adjustments. This makes Blue beginner-friendly while still offering all the flexibility and quality that experienced painters expect.

Blue is a dependable, versatile tone that deserves a permanent place on every painter’s desk. From heroic fantasy to sci-fi vehicles and classic heraldic elements, it’s a foundation shade that supports countless projects.

Comparable color: Vallejo Game Color: 72022.