Matching it is straightforward: P3 Paints Caspian Blue lands at 91 percent in the same finish, and 7 brands in all carry a close same-finish swap. In the pot, Dark Blue reads as a cool blue, dark and moderate. For modelling, drop to Blue in the recesses and step up to Violet on the edges, both Vallejo paints. Treat it as an easy swap, just confirm the finish type matches before you commit.
Dark Blue equivalents, brand by brand
No brand clones Dark Blue outright, but 3 ranges come close enough to swap. The best candidate from each catalog:
- Closest P3 Paints equivalent: P3 Paints Caspian Blue, a swap nobody spots at arm's length (delta E 1.8).
- AK Interactive's closest color: AK Interactive Imperial Blue, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 2.2).
- Nearest in the Revell catalog: Revell Night blue/Nachtblau (RAL 5022), close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 2.2).
- Best Tamiya option: Tamiya Dark Blue, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 2.9).
- From The Army Painter: The Army Painter Triumphant Navy, close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 3.3).
- Green Stuff World's closest color: Green Stuff World Ultramar Blue, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 3.5).
We checked the Lab numbers for a hidden catch and there is none: lightness and temperature both line up, so this swap is as safe as they come.
How to read the score
90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
P3 Paints
AK Interactive
Revell
Tamiya
The Army Painter
Green Stuff World
Humbrol
Monument Pro Acryl
Citadel
Two Thin Coats
Scale75
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
Try any paint in the scheme toolMatch difficulty
Found in 7 other brands with a same-finish match.
Where painters use it
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Vallejo Dark Blue?
The closest same-finish match is P3 Paints Caspian Blue at 91% color similarity.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of Dark Blue?
Yes. The closest The Army Painter option is Triumphant Navy at 84%, a same-finish match.
What color is Dark Blue?
Dark Blue is a dark moderate blue with a cool undertone (hex #273461).