In our digital catalog, Marine Blue is classified as a cool blue, dark and muted. Digital color suggestions within Two Thin Coats are Von Evile Purple for a darker step and Faust Blue for a lighter step. Vallejo Flat Blue is a close digital color candidate at 90 percent within the same broad paint-type group. Test the shortlisted paint over your intended primer before committing a whole unit.
Marine Blue equivalents, brand by brand
These candidates compare the stored digital color of Marine Blue with other brands. Same-type results are prioritized, with color scores shown for each option.
- Closest Vallejo equivalent: Vallejo Flat Blue, close stored digital colors (delta E 1.9).
- Nearest in the The Army Painter catalog: The Army Painter Gothic Blue, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 6.4).
- Best Green Stuff World option: Green Stuff World Mirage Blue, a broader digital color reference (delta E 7.2).
- From Citadel: Citadel Calgar Blue, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 7.5).
- The P3 Paints pick: P3 Paints Caspian Blue, a broader digital color reference (delta E 7.7).
- Nearest in the Scale75 catalog: Scale75 Violet Blue, a loose digital color reference (delta E 8.3).
In the digital values, Vallejo Flat Blue is slightly cooler. Coat thickness, undercoat and finish can change the physical comparison.
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
The Army Painter
Green Stuff World
Citadel
P3 Paints
Scale75
Tamiya
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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 Two Thin Coats Marine Blue?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Vallejo Flat Blue at 90% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Marine Blue?
The approximate digital swatch for Marine Blue is a dark muted blue with a cool undertone (hex #44496F). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Marine Blue with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Faust Blue for a lighter step and Von Evile Purple for a darker step, both from Two Thin Coats. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.