Imperial Blue: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11180. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #192152 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.

Triumphant Navy WP3019P

ΔE 5.9 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Navy Blue SC54

Scalecolor

ΔE 8.3 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Ultramarine Blue

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 10.0 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Von Evile Purple

Wave 3

ΔE 12.5 · different color

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Transparent Purple 051

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

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Complementary paints

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

Cremeweiss

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Pale Sand

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Pro Acryl equivalent of Imperial Blue?

The closest Pro Acryl match for AK Interactive Imperial Blue is Dark Purple (035, Pro Acryl Standard) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.5 (close match).

What color is Imperial Blue?

Imperial Blue is a standard blue miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11180. Its screen color is approximately #192152 with a matte finish.