Raf Pru Blue Bs381c/636: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11852. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #526A76 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.

Russian Tank Crew I 70.325

ΔE 5.1 · noticeable difference

Army Painter

Skeleton Bone

D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

ΔE 6.5 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Cobalt Bluegreen

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 8.3 · noticeable difference

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Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Raf Pru Blue Bs381c/636, using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Light Sea Grey 70.973

Vallejo · Model Color

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Periscopes 70.309

Vallejo · Panzer Aces

target

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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Raf Pru Blue Bs381c/636 pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Pale Pink

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

Off-White

Vallejo · Model Color

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Two Thin Coats equivalent of Raf Pru Blue Bs381c/636?

The closest Two Thin Coats match for AK Interactive Raf Pru Blue Bs381c/636 is Shadow Blue (Wave 3) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.1 (close match).

What color is Raf Pru Blue Bs381c/636?

Raf Pru Blue Bs381c/636 is a standard blue miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11852. Its screen color is approximately #526A76 with a matte finish.