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Ocean Blue: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11173. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #1E3636 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.

Citadel
Nocturne Green
Base
ΔE 3.8 · close match
Army Painter
Scarab Green WP3043P
Warpaints Fanatic
ΔE 4.7 · close match
Pro Acryl
Dark Emerald S20
Pro Acryl Signature
ΔE 5.0 · close match
Scale75
Black Forest Green SC41
Scalecolor
ΔE 5.8 · noticeable difference
Vallejo
Black Green 70.980
Model Color
ΔE 6.8 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Wyvern Green
Wave 1
ΔE 7.7 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
Cobalt Bluegreen
Expansion Set 1
ΔE 13.1 · different color

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Ocean 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
Dark Sea Blue AK11190
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
target
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Complementary paints

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

Stirge Tan
Army Painter · D&D Underdark Set
Jasper Skin
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Citadel equivalent of Ocean Blue?
The closest Citadel match for AK Interactive Ocean Blue is Nocturne Green (Base) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.8 (close match).
What color is Ocean Blue?
Ocean Blue is a standard blue miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11173. Its screen color is approximately #1E3636 with a matte finish.

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