Humbrol Sea Blue is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 86 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. The digital color reference is a vivid, very dark blue leaning cool. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Kantor Blue and Naggaroth Night, both Citadel paints selected from the digital catalog. Digital similarity provides a shortlist; compare the actual paints before continuing a project.
Night Lords Blue equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for Citadel Night Lords 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 Humbrol equivalent: Humbrol 181 Sea Blue, similar digital colors (delta E 2.8).
The Army Painter's closest color: The Army Painter Triumphant Navy, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.0).
Nearest in the Green Stuff World catalog: Green Stuff World Lapislazuli, similar digital colors (delta E 3.2).
Best Revell option: Revell 53 Dark Blue (RAL 5013), some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.6).
Our digital comparison places Humbrol Sea Blue clearly more muted and warmer than the original swatch. Use that as a clue for selecting test paints, not a prediction of dried-paint appearance.
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.
Humbrol
The Army Painter
Green Stuff World
Revell
Vallejo
AK Interactive
P3 Paints
Monument Pro Acryl
Tamiya
Scale75
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Highlight and shade ladder
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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 Citadel Night Lords Blue?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Humbrol Sea Blue at 86% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of Night Lords Blue?
A The Army Painter candidate to check is Triumphant Navy at 85% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Night Lords Blue?
The approximate digital swatch for Night Lords Blue is a very dark vivid blue with a cool undertone (hex #002B5C). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Night Lords Blue with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Naggaroth Night for a lighter step and Kantor Blue for a darker step, both from Citadel. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.