The leading result in the same broad paint-type group is Tamiya Medium Blue, scoring 92 percent digital color similarity. The digital color reference is a moderate, dark blue leaning cool. The catalog suggests Primary Cyan as a darker color and Faded Plum as a lighter color to test, both from Monument Pro Acryl. Check the candidate's medium and sheen, then compare dried test patches over the same undercoat.
Faded Ultramarine equivalents, brand by brand
1 brand has a same-type candidate scoring at least 88% against Faded Ultramarine's approximate swatch. Compare the listed options and test the paint before substituting.
- Closest Tamiya equivalent: Tamiya XF-18 Medium Blue, close stored digital colors (delta E 1.5).
- Best Two Thin Coats option: Two Thin Coats Eldar Robe, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.9).
- From Scale75: Scale75 Mediterranean Blue, similar digital colors (delta E 2.9).
- Humbrol's closest color: Humbrol 14 French Blue, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.9).
- Nearest in the Citadel catalog: Citadel Alaitoc Blue, similar digital colors (delta E 4.0).
- Best The Army Painter option: The Army Painter Stratos Blue, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.2).
Our digital comparison places Tamiya Medium Blue slightly warmer and more muted 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.
Tamiya
Two Thin Coats
Scale75
Humbrol
Citadel
The Army Painter
Stratos Blue
Ultramarine Blue
Wolf Grey
Royal Blue
Regal Blue
Cobalt Metal
Royal Robes
Highlord Blue
Periwinkle Purple
Vallejo
P3 Paints
Green Stuff World
AK Interactive
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Found in 5 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Monument Pro Acryl Faded Ultramarine?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Tamiya Medium Blue at 92% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Citadel equivalent of Faded Ultramarine?
A Citadel candidate to check is Alaitoc Blue at 80% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Faded Ultramarine?
The approximate digital swatch for Faded Ultramarine is a dark moderate blue with a cool undertone (hex #355A94). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Faded Ultramarine with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Faded Plum for a lighter step and Primary Cyan for a darker step, both from Monument Pro Acryl. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.