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Russian Blue Lights: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11431. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #222836 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.

Vallejo
Night Blue 72.019
Game Color
ΔE 1.6 · nearly identical
Scale75
Abyssal Blue SC08
Scalecolor
ΔE 5.3 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Dark Blue 034
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 5.4 · noticeable difference
Army Painter
Deep Ocean Blue WP3031P
Warpaints Fanatic
ΔE 5.6 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Doom Death Black
Wave 1
ΔE 9.4 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
Carbon Black PBK7
Base Set
ΔE 10.3 · different color
Citadel
Corvus Black
Base
ΔE 10.4 · different color

Similar paints

Night Blue · 72.019
Vallejo · Game Color
Very close
Dark Sea Blue · 70.898
Vallejo · Model Color
Very close
Gunmetal Blue · 70.800
Vallejo · Model Color
Very close
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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Cold Grey 72.050
Vallejo · Game Color
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Dark Prussian Blue AK11189
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
target
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Complementary paints

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

Faded White -3-
AK Interactive · Figures Series
Warm Grey
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Russian Blue Lights?
The closest Vallejo match for AK Interactive Russian Blue Lights is Night Blue (72.019, Game Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.6 (nearly identical).
What color is Russian Blue Lights?
Russian Blue Lights is a standard blue miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11431. Its screen color is approximately #222836 with a matte finish.

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