Scale75 Anthracite Grey is a close digital color candidate at 92 percent within the same broad paint-type group. Matt Navy Blue's approximate swatch sits in the blue family: dark in tone, moderate in saturation, cool in cast. Digital color suggestions within Humbrol are Dark Green for a darker step and WW1 Purple for a lighter step. A shared broad paint type does not guarantee the same sheen, opacity or thinner compatibility.
Matt Navy Blue equivalents in other ranges
1 brand has a same-type candidate scoring at least 88% against Matt Navy Blue's approximate swatch. Compare the listed options and test the paint before substituting.
- Closest Scale75 equivalent: Scale75 Anthracite Grey, a small digital color distance (delta E 1.7).
- AK Interactive's closest color: AK Interactive Russian Blue Lights, similar digital colors (delta E 3.1).
- Nearest in the The Army Painter catalog: The Army Painter Deep Ocean Blue, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.4).
- Best Green Stuff World option: Green Stuff World Steel Grey, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.3).
- From Monument Pro Acryl: Monument Pro Acryl Payne's Grey, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.5).
- Vallejo's closest color: Vallejo Sombre Grey, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.5).
The stored swatches have a small digital color distance of delta E 1.7. 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.
Scale75
AK Interactive
The Army Painter
Green Stuff World
Monument Pro Acryl
Vallejo
Two Thin Coats
Revell
P3 Paints
Tamiya
Citadel
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
Match difficulty
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 Humbrol Matt Navy Blue?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Scale75 Anthracite Grey at 92% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of Matt Navy Blue?
A The Army Painter candidate to check is Deep Ocean Blue at 83% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Matt Navy Blue?
The approximate digital swatch for Matt Navy Blue is a dark moderate blue with a cool undertone (hex #2B3A4A). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Matt Navy Blue with?
The digital catalog suggests testing WW1 Purple for a lighter step and Dark Green for a darker step, both from Humbrol. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.