Infantry Blue's approximate swatch sits in the purple family: very dark in tone, muted in saturation, cool in cast. The catalog suggests Black as a darker color and Black Grey as a lighter color to test, both from Vallejo. The leading same-type candidate, Green Stuff World Bluegrey Dusk, scores 75 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. The score describes approximate digital colors, so assess any candidate on a test piece.
Infantry Blue equivalents in other ranges
No listed same-type candidate for Vallejo Infantry Blue reaches our 78% similar-color threshold. The stored data does not establish which physical paints could substitute.
The stored swatch for Green Stuff World Bluegrey Dusk is slightly lighter and cooler than the swatch for Infantry Blue. This is a digital comparison; check the actual paints before changing a recipe.
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.
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Found in 0 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 Vallejo Infantry Blue?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Green Stuff World Bluegrey Dusk at 75% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Infantry Blue?
The approximate digital swatch for Infantry Blue is a very dark muted purple with a cool undertone (hex #25212F). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Infantry Blue with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Black Grey for a lighter step and Black for a darker step, both from Vallejo. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.