Pla Dark Blue: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · AFV Series · AK4251. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #304246 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

Mechanicus Standard Grey

Deep Forest Skin 74.009

ΔE 5.0 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Cobalt Bluegreen

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 9.8 · noticeable difference

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Pale Grey Blue 70.907

Vallejo · Model Color

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Light Prussian Blue AK11186

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

Bony Spikes

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

Opal Skin

Army Painter · Skin Tones Paint Set

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Citadel equivalent of Pla Dark Blue?

The closest Citadel match for AK Interactive Pla Dark Blue is Mechanicus Standard Grey (Base) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.5 (close match).

What color is Pla Dark Blue?

Pla Dark Blue is a standard blue miniature paint from AK Interactive (AFV Series), code AK4251. Its screen color is approximately #304246 with a matte finish.