Lapislazuli is a very dark vivid blue with a cool undertone. No shortage of substitutes here, Imperial Blue from AK Interactive matches at 85 percent and 7 brands carry a strong same-finish near-match. Within the Green Stuff World range it ladders cleanly, Abyss Blue for the shadows and Imperium Blue for the highlights. Bottom line: run out mid-project and another brand will get you within a shade.
Lapislazuli equivalents in other ranges
Lapislazuli is awkward to replace. Treat the matches below as starting points for a mix rather than straight swaps.
Closest AK Interactive equivalent: AK Interactive Imperial Blue, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 3.0).
From Revell: Revell Night blue/Nachtblau (RAL 5022), close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 3.1).
Tamiya's closest color: Tamiya Dark Blue, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 3.2).
Nearest in the The Army Painter catalog: The Army Painter Triumphant Navy, close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 3.2).
Check it on a spare model first, because AK Interactive Imperial Blue sits slightly warmer and more muted than the original and the difference grows over large flat panels.
How to read the score
90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
AK Interactive
Revell
Tamiya
The Army Painter
Citadel
Monument Pro Acryl
Vallejo
Humbrol
P3 Paints
Scale75
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
Try any paint in the scheme toolMatch difficulty
Found in 7 other brands with a same-finish match.
Where painters use it
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Green Stuff World Lapislazuli?
The closest same-finish match is AK Interactive Imperial Blue at 85% color similarity.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of Lapislazuli?
Yes. The closest The Army Painter option is Triumphant Navy at 84%, a same-finish match.
What color is Lapislazuli?
Lapislazuli is a very dark vivid blue with a cool undertone (hex #172C65).
What do I highlight and shade Lapislazuli with?
Highlight Lapislazuli toward Imperium Blue and shade it down into Abyss Blue, both Green Stuff World paints in the same finish family.