Pb20 Dark Blue: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · Naval Series · AK5043. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #1B1F2A finish satin 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.

Vallejo

Night Blue 72.019

Game Color

ΔE 1.7 · nearly identical

Pro Acryl

Transparent Black 053

ΔE 5.2 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Carbon Black PBK7

Base Set

ΔE 7.8 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Corvus Black

Base

ΔE 7.8 · noticeable difference

Army Painter

Deep Ocean Blue WP3031P

Warpaints Fanatic

ΔE 7.9 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Doom Death Black

Wave 1

ΔE 10.1 · different color

Similar paints

Night Blue · 72.019

Vallejo · Game Color

Very close

Infantry Blue · 70.752

Vallejo · Model Color

Russian Blue Lights · AK11431

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Pb20 Dark Blue, using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Black - Intense AK11029

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic Intense

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 Pb20 Dark Blue pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Deck Tan

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Worn Stone

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Pb20 Dark Blue?

The closest Vallejo match for AK Interactive Pb20 Dark Blue is Night Blue (72.019, Game Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.7 (nearly identical).

What color is Pb20 Dark Blue?

Pb20 Dark Blue is a standard blue miniature paint from AK Interactive (Naval Series), code AK5043. Its screen color is approximately #1B1F2A with a satin finish.