Night Blue: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11228. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #0B1C26 finish matte type ink 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
Oil Stains
Warpaints Fanatic Wash
ΔE 4.5 · close match
Citadel
Leviadon Blue
Contrast
ΔE 5.7 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Inktense Black SC79
Inktensity
ΔE 6.3 · noticeable difference
Vallejo
Black 73.201
Game Color Ink
ΔE 7.6 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Black Ink
Dark Arts
ΔE 8.9 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Black Wash 200
Pro Acryl Wash
ΔE 10.5 · different color

Similar paints

Oil Stains
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic Wash
Approximate
Black · 73.201
Vallejo · Game Color Ink
Approximate
Hospitallier Black - Intense · 72.484
Vallejo · Xpress Color Intense
Approximate
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of Night Blue?
The closest Army Painter match for AK Interactive Night Blue is Oil Stains (Warpaints Fanatic Wash) with a ΔE2000 distance of 4.5 (close match).
What color is Night Blue?
Night Blue is a translucent blue miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11228. Its screen color is approximately #0B1C26 with a matte finish.

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