In our digital catalog, Fluorescent Blue is classified as a cool blue, dark and moderate. Monument Pro Acryl Primary Cyan is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 83 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. Digital color suggestions within AK Interactive are Ultramarine for a darker step and Blue Violet for a lighter step. A shared broad paint type does not guarantee the same sheen, opacity or thinner compatibility.
Fluorescent Blue equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for AK Interactive Fluorescent 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 Monument Pro Acryl equivalent: Monument Pro Acryl Primary Cyan, similar digital colors (delta E 3.3).
From Green Stuff World: Green Stuff World Imperium Blue, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.7).
Vallejo's closest color: Vallejo Magic Blue, similar digital colors (delta E 3.8).
Nearest in the Citadel catalog: Citadel Altdorf Guard Blue, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.9).
The stored swatch for Monument Pro Acryl Primary Cyan is slightly warmer and more muted than the swatch for Fluorescent Blue. Test both paints over the same primer to check the actual result.
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.
Monument Pro Acryl
Green Stuff World
Vallejo
Citadel
The Army Painter
Revell
Tamiya
Humbrol
P3 Paints
Scale75
Two Thin Coats
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
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Found in 5 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 Fluorescent Blue?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Monument Pro Acryl Primary Cyan at 83% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Fluorescent Blue?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Magic Blue at 81% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Fluorescent Blue?
The approximate digital swatch for Fluorescent Blue is a dark moderate blue with a cool undertone (hex #233A8A). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Fluorescent Blue with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Blue Violet for a lighter step and Ultramarine for a darker step, both from AK Interactive. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.