In our digital catalog, Imperium Blue is classified as a cool blue, dark and vivid. Monument Pro Acryl Ultramarine is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 87 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Lapislazuli and Marine Blue, both Green Stuff World paints selected from the digital catalog. A shared broad paint type does not guarantee the same sheen, opacity or thinner compatibility.
Imperium Blue equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for Green Stuff World Imperium 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 Ultramarine, similar digital colors (delta E 2.6).
Best Revell option: Revell 52 Blue/Blau (RAL 5005), some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.0).
From AK Interactive: AK Interactive Ultramarine, similar digital colors (delta E 3.5).
Tamiya's closest color: Tamiya XF-8 Flat Blue, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.2).
The stored swatch for Monument Pro Acryl Ultramarine is slightly more muted and warmer than the swatch for Imperium 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
Revell
AK Interactive
Tamiya
Humbrol
Vallejo
The Army Painter
Citadel
P3 Paints
About this color
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Highlight and shade ladder
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Found in 3 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 Green Stuff World Imperium Blue?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Monument Pro Acryl Ultramarine at 87% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Imperium Blue?
The approximate digital swatch for Imperium Blue is a dark vivid blue with a cool undertone (hex #1A2E85). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Imperium Blue with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Marine Blue for a lighter step and Lapislazuli for a darker step, both from Green Stuff World. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.