In our digital catalog, Dark Blue is classified as a cool blue, very dark and moderate. The leading result in the same broad paint-type group is Revell Night blue/Nachtblau (RAL 5022), scoring 96 percent digital color similarity. Digital color suggestions within AK Interactive are Amethyst Blue for a darker step and Star Blue for a lighter step. Digital similarity provides a shortlist; compare the actual paints before continuing a project.
Dark Blue equivalents across other brands
Dark Blue has a same-type candidate scoring at least 96% digital color similarity. The results below are colors to investigate, not physically tested replacements.
Closest Revell equivalent: Revell 54 Night blue/Nachtblau (RAL 5022), a very small digital color distance (delta E 0.8).
- Best Humbrol option: Humbrol 189 Insignia Blue, similar digital colors (delta E 2.1).
- From Vallejo: Vallejo Dark Blue, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.7).
- The Army Painter's closest color: The Army Painter Triumphant Navy, similar digital colors (delta E 3.0).
- Nearest in the Green Stuff World catalog: Green Stuff World Lapislazuli, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.4).
- Best P3 Paints option: P3 Paints Caspian Blue, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.1).
No single digital lightness, warmth or saturation difference exceeds our display threshold. Test the actual paint, because approximate swatches cannot certify a physical match.
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.
Revell
Humbrol
Vallejo
The Army Painter
Green Stuff World
P3 Paints
Citadel
Monument Pro Acryl
Tamiya
Scale75
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
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Found in 6 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 AK Interactive Dark Blue?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Revell Night blue/Nachtblau (RAL 5022) at 96% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Dark Blue?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Dark Blue at 86% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Dark Blue?
The approximate digital swatch for Dark Blue is a very dark moderate blue with a cool undertone (hex #242C5A). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Dark Blue with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Star Blue for a lighter step and Amethyst Blue for a darker step, both from AK Interactive. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.