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October 22, 20266 min read

AK-47 | Case Hardened: Blue Gem, Tier 1, and paint seeds explained

Learn what pattern tiers mean on the AK-47 | Case Hardened: paint seed (0 to 999), Case Hardened / Blue Gem classification, 5 categories cataloged by CubeSKINs, and how they change the market price. Includes references like Max Blue - Bluegem #1.

Part of the CS2 tiers and patterns series, matched to the CubeSKINs detector for AK-47 | Case Hardened (Case Hardened / Blue Gem).

Family

Case Hardened / Blue Gem

Tier levels

3 tiers

Cataloged seeds

101+

Overview

The AK-47 | Case Hardened uses Case Hardened: blue, gold, and purple shift based on the paint seed (0 to 999). Collectors rank seeds into tiers, and the lower the tier, the rarer and pricier the look tends to be.

Mostly blue means Blue Gem. Mostly gold means Gold Gem. Tier 1 holds the cleanest examples, the ones that show up at auctions.

What a paint seed is and why it matters

The paint seed (pattern index) is a whole number, usually 0 to 999, fixed when the item is created. It has nothing to do with float. Two identical weapons can have different seeds and different prices on this skin.

Check the seed through the inspect link on Steam. On CubeSKINs, the seed is read automatically along with float and stickers when you get a quote for your inventory or browse the marketplace.

This is the catalog behind our quotes and inspector. Names like Blue Gem Tier 1, Full Fade, or Pink Galaxy follow the community's international conventions.

Tier 13 categories

The most sought-after patterns and, in general, the most expensive on this skin.

Max Blue - Bluegem #1

Almost all-blue body, the most valuable pattern in CS

Paint seeds

661

Max Blue (Tier 1)

Almost all-blue body, the most valuable patterns in CS

Paint seeds

151168179321387555592617670760809828955

Golg Gem

Mostly gold, with small blue patches

Paint seeds

784219473538

Tier 21 category

Strong variants that collectors still value.

High Blue (Bluegem Tier 2)

Mostly blue, with small yellow patches

Paint seeds

41328326574818292103122139147172189205228256+35 seeds

Tier 31 category

Strong variants that collectors still value.

High Blue (Bluegem Tier 3)

Mostly blue, with small yellow patches

Paint seeds

34112278310312363381413428429450519557586610647685689+11 seeds

Paint seed lookup index

Each row answers: "What tier is seed N on the AK-47 | Case Hardened?" Direct URL: /en/blog/tiers/ak-47-case-hardened/seed/N

Paint seeds cataloged for AK-47 | Case Hardened: seed number, tier, and category name
SeedTierCategory
4Tier 2High Blue (Bluegem Tier 2)
13Tier 2High Blue (Bluegem Tier 2)
28Tier 2High Blue (Bluegem Tier 2)
32Tier 2High Blue (Bluegem Tier 2)
34Tier 3High Blue (Bluegem Tier 3)
65Tier 2High Blue (Bluegem Tier 2)
74Tier 2High Blue (Bluegem Tier 2)
81Tier 2High Blue (Bluegem Tier 2)
82Tier 2High Blue (Bluegem Tier 2)
92Tier 2High Blue (Bluegem Tier 2)
103Tier 2High Blue (Bluegem Tier 2)
112Tier 3High Blue (Bluegem Tier 3)
122Tier 2High Blue (Bluegem Tier 2)
139Tier 2High Blue (Bluegem Tier 2)
147Tier 2High Blue (Bluegem Tier 2)
151Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
168Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
172Tier 2High Blue (Bluegem Tier 2)
179Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
189Tier 2High Blue (Bluegem Tier 2)
205Tier 2High Blue (Bluegem Tier 2)
219Tier 1Golg Gem
228Tier 2High Blue (Bluegem Tier 2)
256Tier 2High Blue (Bluegem Tier 2)
278Tier 3High Blue (Bluegem Tier 3)
310Tier 3High Blue (Bluegem Tier 3)
312Tier 3High Blue (Bluegem Tier 3)
321Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
323Tier 2High Blue (Bluegem Tier 2)
341Tier 2High Blue (Bluegem Tier 2)
363Tier 3High Blue (Bluegem Tier 3)
381Tier 3High Blue (Bluegem Tier 3)
387Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
413Tier 3High Blue (Bluegem Tier 3)
426Tier 2High Blue (Bluegem Tier 2)
428Tier 3High Blue (Bluegem Tier 3)
429Tier 3High Blue (Bluegem Tier 3)
430Tier 2High Blue (Bluegem Tier 2)
442Tier 2High Blue (Bluegem Tier 2)
450Tier 3High Blue (Bluegem Tier 3)
463Tier 2High Blue (Bluegem Tier 2)
473Tier 1Golg Gem
479Tier 2High Blue (Bluegem Tier 2)
512Tier 2High Blue (Bluegem Tier 2)
519Tier 3High Blue (Bluegem Tier 3)
525Tier 2High Blue (Bluegem Tier 2)
526Tier 2High Blue (Bluegem Tier 2)
532Tier 2High Blue (Bluegem Tier 2)
538Tier 1Golg Gem
541Tier 2High Blue (Bluegem Tier 2)
555Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
557Tier 3High Blue (Bluegem Tier 3)
571Tier 2High Blue (Bluegem Tier 2)
578Tier 2High Blue (Bluegem Tier 2)
586Tier 3High Blue (Bluegem Tier 3)
592Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
605Tier 2High Blue (Bluegem Tier 2)
610Tier 3High Blue (Bluegem Tier 3)
617Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
627Tier 2High Blue (Bluegem Tier 2)
647Tier 3High Blue (Bluegem Tier 3)
661Tier 1Max Blue - Bluegem #1
670Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
685Tier 3High Blue (Bluegem Tier 3)
689Tier 3High Blue (Bluegem Tier 3)
690Tier 3High Blue (Bluegem Tier 3)
695Tier 2High Blue (Bluegem Tier 2)
698Tier 2High Blue (Bluegem Tier 2)
708Tier 2High Blue (Bluegem Tier 2)
713Tier 2High Blue (Bluegem Tier 2)
733Tier 3High Blue (Bluegem Tier 3)
750Tier 2High Blue (Bluegem Tier 2)
752Tier 2High Blue (Bluegem Tier 2)
754Tier 3High Blue (Bluegem Tier 3)
760Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
770Tier 3High Blue (Bluegem Tier 3)
784Tier 1Golg Gem
791Tier 2High Blue (Bluegem Tier 2)
809Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
819Tier 3High Blue (Bluegem Tier 3)
823Tier 3High Blue (Bluegem Tier 3)
828Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
844Tier 2High Blue (Bluegem Tier 2)
856Tier 3High Blue (Bluegem Tier 3)
862Tier 3High Blue (Bluegem Tier 3)
868Tier 2High Blue (Bluegem Tier 2)
872Tier 3High Blue (Bluegem Tier 3)
878Tier 3High Blue (Bluegem Tier 3)
887Tier 2High Blue (Bluegem Tier 2)
888Tier 2High Blue (Bluegem Tier 2)
892Tier 2High Blue (Bluegem Tier 2)
903Tier 2High Blue (Bluegem Tier 2)
905Tier 2High Blue (Bluegem Tier 2)
922Tier 2High Blue (Bluegem Tier 2)
935Tier 3High Blue (Bluegem Tier 3)
950Tier 2High Blue (Bluegem Tier 2)
955Tier 1Max Blue (Tier 1)
969Tier 2High Blue (Bluegem Tier 2)
978Tier 2High Blue (Bluegem Tier 2)
996Tier 2High Blue (Bluegem Tier 2)
1000Tier 3High Blue (Bluegem Tier 3)

API: GET /api/public/pattern-seed?slug=ak-47-case-hardened&seed=NUM

How tier affects price

A rare tier doesn't replace float, stickers, or liquidity, but it can multiply the value. On Case Hardened and Fade, the gap between a common seed and a Tier 1 shows up when you compare prices on Buff163. When you sell, list the right seed. When you buy, confirm the tier before paying a premium.

The bigger picture: how to price CS2 skins and what float means in CS2.

More pattern guides

Tier and paint seed FAQ

What does Tier 1 mean on the AK-47 | Case Hardened?
Tier 1 groups the most valued paint seeds for this skin in the CubeSKINs catalog, usually the cleanest looks or the ones with the most color (Blue Gem, Full Fade, Pink Galaxy, and similar). Tier 1 seeds tend to be less liquid and priced above the model's average.
How do I check my skin's paint seed?
Use the item's inspect link on Steam or a compatible tool. The pattern index shows up in the item's metadata. On CubeSKINs, the inventory quote and the marketplace read seed, float, and stickers automatically when the item is available.
Does the tier change if I play with the skin?
No. The paint seed and its tier are fixed from the moment the item is created. The float doesn't change either. Only applying or scraping stickers changes the visible attributes.
Can I sell a skin with a rare pattern on CubeSKINs?
Yes. Cataloged patterns are part of the quote analysis. For premium tiers, also compare similar listings on the marketplace and, if needed, ask for a human review on the sale to make sure the seed was recognized.

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