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Deep Sea Blue: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11864. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #36434C 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.

Two Thin Coats
Oxidation Green
Wave 3
ΔE 1.6 · nearly identical
Scale75
Petroleum Grey SC57
Scalecolor
ΔE 2.5 · close match
Vallejo
Periscopes 70.309
Panzer Aces
ΔE 4.0 · close match
Pro Acryl
Payne's Grey S02
Pro Acryl Signature
ΔE 4.2 · close match
Citadel
Mechanicus Standard Grey
Base
ΔE 4.9 · close match
Army Painter
Night Sky WP3013P
Warpaints Fanatic
ΔE 5.7 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
Cobalt Bluegreen
Expansion Set 1
ΔE 11.3 · different color

Similar paints

Oxidation Green
Two Thin Coats · Wave 3
Exact
Petroleum Grey · SC57
Scale75 · Scalecolor
Close
Rlm 83 · AK11839
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Rlm 76 Version 2 AK11828
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Russian Blue Lights AK11431
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
target
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Complementary paints

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

Pale Flesh
Vallejo · Nocturna Models
Ivory Tusk
Two Thin Coats · Wave 1
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Two Thin Coats equivalent of Deep Sea Blue?
The closest Two Thin Coats match for AK Interactive Deep Sea Blue is Oxidation Green (Wave 3) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.6 (nearly identical).
What color is Deep Sea Blue?
Deep Sea Blue is a standard blue miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11864. Its screen color is approximately #36434C with a matte finish.

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