The leading result in the same broad paint-type group is Vallejo Dark Blue, scoring 91 percent digital color similarity. The stored digital swatch for Caspian Blue is a dark moderate blue with a cool undertone. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Beaten Purple and Gravedigger Denim, both P3 Paints paints selected from the digital catalog. Check the candidate's medium and sheen, then compare dried test patches over the same undercoat.
Caspian Blue equivalents in other ranges
These candidates compare the stored digital color of Caspian Blue with other brands. Same-type results are prioritized, with color scores shown for each option.
- Closest Vallejo equivalent: Vallejo Dark Blue, a small digital color distance (delta E 1.8).
- Best Revell option: Revell 53 Dark Blue (RAL 5013), similar digital colors (delta E 2.9).
- From Tamiya: Tamiya XF-17 Sea Blue, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.0).
- The Army Painter's closest color: The Army Painter Triumphant Navy, similar digital colors (delta E 3.2).
- Nearest in the AK Interactive catalog: AK Interactive Deep Blue, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.2).
- Best Humbrol option: Humbrol 181 Sea Blue, similar digital colors (delta E 3.9).
The stored swatches have a small digital color distance of delta E 1.8. 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.
Vallejo
Revell
Tamiya
The Army Painter
AK Interactive
Humbrol
Green Stuff World
Citadel
Monument Pro Acryl
Two Thin Coats
Scale75
About this color
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Highlight and shade ladder
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Found in 6 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 P3 Paints Caspian Blue?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Vallejo Dark Blue at 91% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Caspian Blue?
The approximate digital swatch for Caspian Blue is a dark moderate blue with a cool undertone (hex #24365E). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Caspian Blue with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Gravedigger Denim for a lighter step and Beaten Purple for a darker step, both from P3 Paints. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.