In the pot, Dark Prussian Blue reads as a cool blue, very dark and moderate. For highlights, the next step up in the AK Interactive range is Black Uniform Base. Substitutes are thinner on the ground; Vallejo Night Blue is the nearest same-finish option at 95 percent, with 2 brands in strong-match range. Expect a close but not identical result from a swap, so check it on the model before committing a whole unit.
Dark Prussian Blue equivalents, brand by brand
2 of the 10 brands with a mapped match get genuinely close to AK Interactive Dark Prussian Blue, though none is a clone. Brand by brand, the nearest colors are:
- Closest Vallejo equivalent: Vallejo Night Blue, the same color for practical purposes (delta E 1.0).
- From Monument Pro Acryl: Monument Pro Acryl Dark Blue, close enough that batch variation matters more (delta E 1.0).
- Scale75's closest color: Scale75 Eclipse Grey, a usable stand-in rather than a twin (delta E 4.7).
- Nearest in the Revell catalog: Revell Black/Schwarz (RAL 9005), workable at tabletop distance, not up close (delta E 5.7).
- Best Citadel option: Citadel Corvus Black, a usable stand-in rather than a twin (delta E 7.0).
- From Humbrol: Humbrol Gloss Black, workable at tabletop distance, not up close (delta E 7.3).
We checked the Lab numbers for a hidden catch and there is none: lightness and temperature both line up, so this swap is as safe as they come.
How to read the score
90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
Vallejo
Monument Pro Acryl
Scale75
Revell
Citadel
Humbrol
The Army Painter
Green Stuff World
Tamiya
P3 Paints
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to AK Interactive Dark Prussian Blue?
The closest same-finish match is Vallejo Night Blue at 95% color similarity.
What color is Dark Prussian Blue?
Dark Prussian Blue is a very dark moderate blue with a cool undertone (hex #0B0D1A).
What do I highlight and shade Dark Prussian Blue with?
The next step up for highlighting Dark Prussian Blue is Black Uniform Base in the AK Interactive range. Nothing sits directly below it in the same lane, so reach for a wash to shade.