Humbrol Insignia Blue is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 87 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. The digital color reference is a moderate, very dark blue leaning cool. Digital color suggestions within Vallejo are Imperial Blue for a darker step and Dark Sea Blue for a lighter step. A shared broad paint type does not guarantee the same sheen, opacity or thinner compatibility.
Ultramarine Blue equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for Vallejo Ultramarine Blue have lower same-type color scores or belong to a different paint-type group. Use the digital values to choose a test candidate.
Closest Humbrol equivalent: Humbrol 189 Insignia Blue, similar digital colors (delta E 2.5).
Nearest in the AK Interactive catalog: AK Interactive Dark Blue, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.4).
Best Revell option: Revell 54 Night blue/Nachtblau (RAL 5022), similar digital colors (delta E 3.7).
From The Army Painter: The Army Painter Triumphant Navy, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.3).
The stored swatch for Humbrol Insignia Blue is slightly lighter than the swatch for Ultramarine 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.
Humbrol
AK Interactive
Revell
The Army Painter
P3 Paints
Monument Pro Acryl
Green Stuff World
Citadel
Scale75
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
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Found in 3 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 Vallejo Ultramarine Blue?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Humbrol Insignia Blue at 87% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of Ultramarine Blue?
A The Army Painter candidate to check is Triumphant Navy at 78% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Ultramarine Blue?
The approximate digital swatch for Ultramarine Blue is a very dark moderate blue with a cool undertone (hex #1B224C). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Ultramarine Blue with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Dark Sea Blue for a lighter step and Imperial Blue for a darker step, both from Vallejo. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.