Dark Blue: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11181. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #1E2D4C finish matte 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.

Army Painter

Triumphant Navy WP3019P

ΔE 5.1 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Abyss Blue

Wave 2

ΔE 9.1 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Ultramarine Blue

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 9.3 · noticeable difference

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Imperial Blue · 72.020

Vallejo · Game Color

Navy Blue · SC54

Scale75 · Scalecolor

Pla Sea Blue · AK4252

AK Interactive · AFV Series

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Transparent Purple 051

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

target

The app adds a second, stronger step, a wash & glaze mode, and can pick highlights from the paints you already own. Open in the app →

Complementary paints

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

Moonray Flesh

Scale75 · Fantasy & Games

Light Earth

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of Dark Blue?

The closest Army Painter match for AK Interactive Dark Blue is Triumphant Navy (WP3019P, Warpaints Fanatic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.3 (close match).

What color is Dark Blue?

Dark Blue is a standard blue miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11181. Its screen color is approximately #1E2D4C with a matte finish.