Dark Sea Blue: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11190. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #0D1814 finish matte type color family Black

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.

Two Thin Coats

Animus Black

Dark Arts

ΔE 5.9 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Nocturne Green

Base

ΔE 6.6 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Carbon Black PBK7

Base Set

ΔE 6.9 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Black SC00

Scalecolor

ΔE 7.0 · noticeable difference

Army Painter

Abyssal Black

D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

ΔE 7.4 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Coal Black 002

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 7.4 · noticeable difference

Vallejo

Black 72.051

Game Color

ΔE 8.1 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Black - Intense · AK11029

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic Intense

Dark Sea Blue / WWI French Uniform Shadow -72- · AK3103

AK Interactive · Figures Series

Approximate

Carbon Black · PBK7

Kimera Kolors · Base Set

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Mossy Green WP3066P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

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Complementary paints

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

Emperor's Children

Citadel · Layer

Magenta

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Two Thin Coats equivalent of Dark Sea Blue?

The closest Two Thin Coats match for AK Interactive Dark Sea Blue is Animus Black (Dark Arts) with a ΔE2000 distance of 5.9 (noticeable difference).

What color is Dark Sea Blue?

Dark Sea Blue is a standard black miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11190. Its screen color is approximately #0D1814 with a matte finish.