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Ducat Blue: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11177. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #3A889F 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
Phalanx Blue WP3034P
Warpaints Fanatic
ΔE 3.7 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Sentient Turquoise
Wave 2
ΔE 3.9 · close match
Pro Acryl
Rogue Hobbies Dark Turquoise S34
Pro Acryl Signature
ΔE 4.9 · close match
Vallejo
Electric Blue 72.023
Game Color
ΔE 5.8 · noticeable difference
Citadel
Ahriman Blue
Layer
ΔE 9.5 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Amarth Blue SFG30
Fantasy & Games
ΔE 9.7 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
Cobalt Bluegreen
Expansion Set 1
ΔE 16.6 · different color

Similar paints

Rogue Hobbies Dark Turquoise · S34
Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Signature
Approximate
Sentient Turquoise
Two Thin Coats · Wave 2
Approximate
Electric Blue · 72.023
Vallejo · Game Color
Approximate
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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Sky Blue AK11175
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Enchantment Blue
Two Thin Coats · Wave 3
target
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Complementary paints

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

Mummy Robes
Army Painter · Warpaints
White Flesh
Vallejo · Nocturna Models
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of Ducat Blue?
The closest Army Painter match for AK Interactive Ducat Blue is Phalanx Blue (WP3034P, Warpaints Fanatic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.7 (close match).
What color is Ducat Blue?
Ducat Blue is a standard blue miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11177. Its screen color is approximately #3A889F with a matte finish.

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