Cobalt Blue: equivalents & matches
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11201. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #012136
finish metallic
type color
family Blue
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.
Vallejo
Ultramarine Blue
ΔE 9.5 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Dark Silver
ΔE 10.4 · different color
Army Painter
Elven Armour
ΔE 12.5 · different color
Two Thin Coats
Dwarven Iron
ΔE 12.6 · different color
Scale75
Black Metal
ΔE 19.2 · different color
Citadel
Iron Warriors
ΔE 30.4 · different color
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Night Scales
Death Metal · WP3195P
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Vallejo equivalent of Cobalt Blue?
The closest Vallejo match for AK Interactive Cobalt Blue is Ultramarine Blue (77.150, TMM Shade) with a ΔE2000 distance of 9.5 (noticeable difference).
What color is Cobalt Blue?
Cobalt Blue is a metallic blue miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11201. Its screen color is approximately #012136 with a metallic finish.