AK Interactive Ultramarine is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 83 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. In our digital catalog, Gothic Blue is classified as a cool blue, dark and moderate. The catalog suggests Terrestrial Titan as a darker color and Cultist Purple as a lighter color to test, both from The Army Painter. Check the candidate's medium and sheen, then compare dried test patches over the same undercoat.
Gothic Blue equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for The Army Painter Gothic 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 AK Interactive equivalent: AK Interactive Ultramarine, similar digital colors (delta E 3.3).
Nearest in the Vallejo catalog: Vallejo Magic Blue, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.5).
Best Monument Pro Acryl option: Monument Pro Acryl Primary Cyan, similar digital colors (delta E 4.0).
From Citadel: Citadel Macragge Blue, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.0).
The stored swatch for AK Interactive Ultramarine is slightly more saturated and cooler than the swatch for Gothic 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.
AK Interactive
Vallejo
Monument Pro Acryl
Citadel
Green Stuff World
P3 Paints
Revell
Tamiya
Two Thin Coats
Humbrol
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 The Army Painter Gothic Blue?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is AK Interactive Ultramarine at 83% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Gothic Blue?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Magic Blue at 82% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Gothic Blue?
The approximate digital swatch for Gothic Blue is a dark moderate blue with a cool undertone (hex #2D3F77). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Gothic Blue with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Cultist Purple for a lighter step and Terrestrial Titan for a darker step, both from The Army Painter. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.