B5 Dark Blue Grey: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · Naval Series · AK5036. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #626D67 finish satin type color family Grey

Updated 17 July 2026

Closest equivalents in other brands

ΔE2000 color distance:0-2 nearly identical2-5 close match6-10 noticeable difference10+ different color

Screen preview: paint swatches on screen are approximate: finish, lighting, night-mode filters and display calibration all change what you see. Use them to compare relative differences, then confirm with the physical paint when finish and final appearance matter.

Citadel
Dawnstone
Layer
ΔE 2.4 · close match
Scale75
Field Gray SC46
Scalecolor
ΔE 4.6 · close match
Vallejo
Pacific Green 70.757
Model Color
ΔE 5.1 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Wizard Grey
Wave 1
ΔE 6.7 · noticeable difference
Army Painter
Dungeon Grey WP1418
Warpaints
ΔE 7.9 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Neutral Grey 075
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 8.4 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
Cobalt Bluegreen
Expansion Set 1
ΔE 13.0 · different color

Similar paints

Dawnstone
Citadel · Layer
Very close
Neutral Grey · AK11018
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Very close
Grey Blue / Grey Blue / German Grey Uniform Light -62- · AK3146
AK Interactive · Figures Series
Very close
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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for B5 Dark Blue Grey, using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Bright Neutral Grey 045
Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Dull Dark Green Fs 34092 AK11873
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
target
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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make B5 Dark Blue Grey pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Rotten White
Vallejo · Game Color
Gloss White
Vallejo · Model Color
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Citadel equivalent of B5 Dark Blue Grey?
The closest Citadel match for AK Interactive B5 Dark Blue Grey is Dawnstone (Layer) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.4 (close match).
What color is B5 Dark Blue Grey?
B5 Dark Blue Grey is a standard grey miniature paint from AK Interactive (Naval Series), code AK5036. Its screen color is approximately #626D67 with a satin finish.

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