The stored digital swatch for Primary Cyan is a dark moderate blue with a cool undertone. AK Interactive Ultramarine is a close digital color candidate at 94 percent within the same broad paint-type group. Digital color suggestions within Monument Pro Acryl are Blue for a darker step and Faded Ultramarine for a lighter step. Digital similarity provides a shortlist; compare the actual paints before continuing a project.
Primary Cyan equivalents in other ranges
1 of the 10 brands with a listed match have a candidate in the same broad paint-type group scoring at least 88% digital color similarity to Monument Pro Acryl Primary Cyan.
- Closest AK Interactive equivalent: AK Interactive Ultramarine, a small digital color distance (delta E 1.2).
- Green Stuff World's closest color: Green Stuff World Imperium Blue, similar digital colors (delta E 3.3).
- Nearest in the Revell catalog: Revell 52 Blue/Blau (RAL 5005), some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.9).
- Best The Army Painter option: The Army Painter Gothic Blue, similar digital colors (delta E 4.0).
- From Vallejo: Vallejo Dark Blue, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.8).
- The P3 Paints pick: P3 Paints Caspian Blue, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.6).
The stored swatches have a small digital color distance of delta E 1.2. 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.
AK Interactive
Green Stuff World
Revell
The Army Painter
Vallejo
P3 Paints
Citadel
Tamiya
Humbrol
Scale75
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
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Found in 4 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 Monument Pro Acryl Primary Cyan?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is AK Interactive Ultramarine at 94% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of Primary Cyan?
A The Army Painter candidate to check is Gothic Blue at 80% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Primary Cyan?
The approximate digital swatch for Primary Cyan is a dark moderate blue with a cool undertone (hex #293479). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Primary Cyan with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Faded Ultramarine for a lighter step and Blue for a darker step, both from Monument Pro Acryl. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.