Color-wise this is a moderate, dark blue leaning cool. Matching it is straightforward: Tamiya Sea Blue lands at 95 percent in the same finish, and 7 brands in all carry a close same-finish swap. For modelling, drop to Imperial Blue in the recesses and step up to Deep Sea Blue on the edges, both AK Interactive paints. Bottom line: run out mid-project and another brand will get you within a shade.
Deep Blue equivalents, brand by brand
Several ranges orbit this color without landing on it. Here is the closest each brand manages, nearest first:
- Closest Tamiya equivalent: Tamiya Sea Blue, the same color for practical purposes (delta E 0.9).
- From Vallejo: Vallejo Blue, close enough that batch variation matters more (delta E 1.7).
- The Army Painter's closest color: The Army Painter Imperial Navy, close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 2.1).
- Nearest in the P3 Paints catalog: P3 Paints Cygnar Blue, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 2.4).
- Best Revell option: Revell Dark Blue (RAL 5013), close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 2.8).
- From Humbrol: Humbrol Sea Blue, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 3.4).
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
Tamiya
Vallejo
The Army Painter
P3 Paints
Revell
Humbrol
Green Stuff World
Citadel
Monument Pro Acryl
Two Thin Coats
Scale75
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What is the closest equivalent to AK Interactive Deep Blue?
The closest same-finish match is Tamiya Sea Blue at 95% color similarity.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Deep Blue?
Yes. The closest Vallejo option is Blue at 91%, a same-finish match.
What color is Deep Blue?
Deep Blue is a dark moderate blue with a cool undertone (hex #18385F).
What do I highlight and shade Deep Blue with?
Highlight Deep Blue toward Deep Sea Blue and shade it down into Imperial Blue, both AK Interactive paints in the same finish family.