Dark Sea Blue / WWI French Uniform Shadow -72-: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · Figures Series · AK3103. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #151F20 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.

Citadel

Nocturne Green

Base

ΔE 5.4 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Coal Black 002

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 5.7 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Black SC00

Scalecolor

ΔE 5.9 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Animus Black

Dark Arts

ΔE 6.0 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Carbon Black PBK7

Base Set

ΔE 6.4 · noticeable difference

Army Painter

Abyssal Black

D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

ΔE 6.5 · noticeable difference

Vallejo

German Grey 70.995

Model Color

ΔE 7.8 · noticeable difference

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Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Dark Sea Blue / WWI French Uniform Shadow -72-, using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Pure Black -84- AK3084

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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Dark Sea Blue / WWI French Uniform Shadow -72- pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Opal Skin

Army Painter · Skin Tones Paint Set

Brown Rose

Vallejo · Model Color

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Citadel equivalent of Dark Sea Blue / WWI French Uniform Shadow -72-?

The closest Citadel match for AK Interactive Dark Sea Blue / WWI French Uniform Shadow -72- is Nocturne Green (Base) with a ΔE2000 distance of 5.4 (noticeable difference).

What color is Dark Sea Blue / WWI French Uniform Shadow -72-?

Dark Sea Blue / WWI French Uniform Shadow -72- is a standard blue miniature paint from AK Interactive (Figures Series), code AK3103. Its screen color is approximately #151F20 with a matte finish.