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Navy Blue 5 N: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · Naval Series · AK5004. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #333438 finish satin type color family Grey

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.

Vallejo
Charcoal 72.155
Game Color
ΔE 1.5 · nearly identical
Two Thin Coats
Doom Death Black
Wave 1
ΔE 2.7 · close match
Scale75
Anthracite Grey SC04
Scalecolor
ΔE 3.2 · close match
Army Painter
Onyx Skin
Skin Tones Paint Set
ΔE 4.0 · close match
Pro Acryl
Dark Neutral Grey 044
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 4.5 · close match
Kimera Kolors
Oxide Brown Dark
Expansion Set 1
ΔE 5.9 · noticeable difference
Citadel
Dryad Bark
Base
ΔE 7.5 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Charcoal · 72.155
Vallejo · Game Color
Very close
Dark Grey · 70.994
Vallejo · Model Color
Very close
Doom Death Black
Two Thin Coats · Wave 1
Very close
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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Navy Blue 5 N, using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Pale Grey AK11013
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Transparent Black 053
Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard
target
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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Navy Blue 5 N pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Sky Grey FS 36463
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
German White Tank Crew
Vallejo · Panzer Aces
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Navy Blue 5 N?
The closest Vallejo match for AK Interactive Navy Blue 5 N is Charcoal (72.155, Game Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.5 (nearly identical).
What color is Navy Blue 5 N?
Navy Blue 5 N is a standard grey miniature paint from AK Interactive (Naval Series), code AK5004. Its screen color is approximately #333438 with a satin finish.

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