AK Interactive Deep Blue is a close digital color candidate at 89 percent within the same broad paint-type group. The stored digital swatch for Royal Blue is a dark moderate blue with a cool undertone. Digital color suggestions within Tamiya are Sea Blue for a darker step and Medium Blue for a lighter step. Digital similarity provides a shortlist; compare the actual paints before continuing a project.
Royal Blue equivalents in other ranges
These candidates compare the stored digital color of Royal Blue with other brands. Same-type results are prioritized, with color scores shown for each option.
- Closest AK Interactive equivalent: AK Interactive Deep Blue, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.3).
- The P3 Paints pick: P3 Paints Cygnar Blue, similar digital colors (delta E 2.5).
- Nearest in the Green Stuff World catalog: Green Stuff World Prussian Blue, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.6).
- Best Vallejo option: Vallejo Blue, similar digital colors (delta E 3.0).
- From The Army Painter: The Army Painter Imperial Navy, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.3).
- Citadel's closest color: Citadel Macragge Blue, similar digital colors (delta E 3.5).
The stored swatch for AK Interactive Deep Blue is slightly darker than the swatch for Royal Blue. Test both paints over the same primer to check the actual result.
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
P3 Paints
Green Stuff World
Vallejo
The Army Painter
Citadel
Revell
Two Thin Coats
Scale75
Humbrol
Monument Pro Acryl
About this color
Color profile
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 Tamiya Royal Blue?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is AK Interactive Deep Blue at 89% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Royal Blue?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Blue at 85% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Royal Blue?
The approximate digital swatch for Royal Blue is a dark moderate blue with a cool undertone (hex #1E3F66). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Royal Blue with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Medium Blue for a lighter step and Sea Blue for a darker step, both from Tamiya. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.