Primary Cyan from Monument Pro Acryl scores 94 percent against the stored swatch and shares its broad paint-type group. Ultramarine's approximate swatch sits in the blue family: dark in tone, moderate in saturation, cool in cast. Digital color suggestions within AK Interactive are Imperial Blue for a darker step and Fluorescent Blue for a lighter step. A shared broad paint type does not guarantee the same sheen, opacity or thinner compatibility.
Ultramarine equivalents in other ranges
These candidates compare the stored digital color of Ultramarine with other brands. Same-type results are prioritized, with color scores shown for each option.
- Closest Monument Pro Acryl equivalent: Monument Pro Acryl Primary Cyan, a small digital color distance (delta E 1.2).
- From The Army Painter: The Army Painter Gothic Blue, similar digital colors (delta E 3.3).
- Revell's closest color: Revell 52 Blue/Blau (RAL 5005), some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.4).
- Nearest in the Green Stuff World catalog: Green Stuff World Imperium Blue, similar digital colors (delta E 3.5).
- Best Vallejo option: Vallejo Magic Blue, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.1).
- From Citadel: Citadel Macragge Blue, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.6).
The stored swatches have a small digital color distance of delta E 1.2. That does not measure dried-paint appearance, sheen or coverage; compare test patches before substituting.
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
The Army Painter
Revell
Green Stuff World
Vallejo
Citadel
P3 Paints
Tamiya
Humbrol
Two Thin Coats
Scale75
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
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Found in 4 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 Ultramarine?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Monument Pro Acryl Primary Cyan at 94% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of Ultramarine?
A The Army Painter candidate to check is Gothic Blue at 83% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Ultramarine?
The approximate digital swatch for Ultramarine is a dark moderate blue with a cool undertone (hex #25367B). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Ultramarine with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Fluorescent Blue for a lighter step and Imperial Blue for a darker step, both from AK Interactive. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.