Exile Blue's approximate swatch sits in the blue family: very dark in tone, moderate in saturation, cool in cast. Digital color suggestions within P3 Paints are Bad Bruise for a darker step and Beaten Purple for a lighter step. The leading same-type candidate, Monument Pro Acryl Dark Grey Blue, scores 86 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. The score describes approximate digital colors, so assess any candidate on a test piece.
Exile Blue equivalents in other ranges
Review paint type as well as the color score for Exile Blue. These are approximate digital references, and a matching medium or sheen is not established by the group label.
Closest Monument Pro Acryl equivalent: Monument Pro Acryl Dark Grey Blue, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.7).
Vallejo's closest color: Vallejo Ultramarine Blue, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.7).
Nearest in the Humbrol catalog: Humbrol 104 Matt Oxford Blue, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.0).
Best Green Stuff World option: Green Stuff World Abyss Blue, a broader digital color reference (delta E 6.8).
Our digital comparison places Monument Pro Acryl Dark Grey Blue slightly darker 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.
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Found in 1 other brand with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to P3 Paints Exile Blue?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Monument Pro Acryl Dark Grey Blue at 86% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Exile Blue?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Ultramarine Blue at 76% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Exile Blue?
The approximate digital swatch for Exile Blue is a very dark moderate blue with a cool undertone (hex #0E1937). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Exile Blue with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Beaten Purple for a lighter step and Bad Bruise for a darker step, both from P3 Paints. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.