The digital color reference is a moderate, very dark black leaning neutral. The catalog suggests Strong Dark Blue as a darker color and Black Purple as a lighter color to test, both from AK Interactive. P3 Paints Greatcoat Grey is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 81 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. Check paint type, sheen and coverage as well as the swatch before choosing a substitute.
Dark Sea Blue equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for AK Interactive Dark Sea Blue have lower same-type color scores or belong to a different paint-type group. Use the digital values to choose a test candidate.
Closest P3 Paints equivalent: P3 Paints Greatcoat Grey, similar digital colors (delta E 3.8).
Nearest in the Monument Pro Acryl catalog: Monument Pro Acryl Black Green, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.6).
Best Humbrol option: Humbrol 85 Coal Black, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.9).
From Tamiya: Tamiya XF-27 Black Green, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.7).
In the digital values, P3 Paints Greatcoat Grey is slightly darker. Coat thickness, undercoat and finish can change the physical comparison.
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.
P3 Paints
Monument Pro Acryl
Humbrol
Tamiya
Revell
Citadel
Vallejo
The Army Painter
Green Stuff World
Scale75
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Match difficulty
Found in 1 other brand 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 Sea Blue?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is P3 Paints Greatcoat Grey at 81% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Dark Sea Blue?
The approximate digital swatch for Dark Sea Blue is a very dark moderate black with a neutral cast (hex #0D1814). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Dark Sea Blue with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Black Purple for a lighter step and Strong Dark Blue for a darker step, both from AK Interactive. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.