Medium Blue: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11184. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #163A48 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.

Abyssal Turquoise 72.120

ΔE 5.1 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Oxidation Green

Wave 3

ΔE 6.2 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Petroleum Grey SC57

Scalecolor

ΔE 8.7 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Phthalo Blue (Red Shade) PB15.2

Base Set

ΔE 11.5 · different color

Similar paints

Scarab Green · WP3043P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

Abyssal Turquoise · 72.120

Vallejo · Game Color

Approximate

Prussian Blue / Blue Tank Crew Lights -74- · AK3124

AK Interactive · Figures Series

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Medium 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

Russian Blue Base AK11432

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

target

The app adds a second, stronger step, a wash & glaze mode, and can pick highlights from the paints you already own. Open in the app →

Complementary paints

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

Scar Tissue

Army Painter · Warpaints

Ishtar Pink

Scale75 · Fantasy & Games

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of Medium Blue?

The closest Army Painter match for AK Interactive Medium Blue is Scarab Green (WP3043P, Warpaints Fanatic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.5 (close match).

What color is Medium Blue?

Medium Blue is a standard blue miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11184. Its screen color is approximately #163A48 with a matte finish.