Sapphire Blue Shade (77151) is a non‑metallic satin wash in an 18 ml bottle, part of the Sapphire Blue colour family in Vallejo’s True Metallic Metal (TMM) range. This variant is engineered to add subtle shadows, depth and tonal variation over your cobalt‑blue metallic base layer, while preserving the reflective finish.

The full Sapphire Blue colour family includes:

• 77111 Sapphire Blue (Light) – Metallic highlight tone
• 77131 Sapphire Blue (Base) – Metallic cobalt‑blue basecoat
• 77151 Sapphire Blue (Shade) – This satin wash for shadows and depth
• 77171 Sapphire Blue (Airbrush) – Airbrush‑ready version of the base tone

This wash is ideal for applying into crevices, panel lines or transitional areas on models painted in the metallic cobalt‑blue base. Because it contains no metallic particles, it allows the underlying metallic sheen to remain while enhancing visual volume and depth.

Key features:

• Non‑metallic satin wash designed specifically for blue‑metallic finishes
• Part of the structured BSL workflow (Base → Shade → Light) plus Airbrush
• Water‑based acrylic, low‑odor and user‑friendly

Usage tips:

• Shake the bottle thoroughly before use to ensure even pigment suspension
• Apply selectively in recessed zones and transitions for best effect
• Dilute with water or medium if you want glazing or softer edges

By using the full Sapphire Blue colour family – Base, Shade, Light and Airbrush – you’ll achieve layered, controlled metallic results. Sapphire Blue Shade gives your blue‑metal elements the finishing touch they need for realistic depth.