Sea Blue 5 S: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · Naval Series · AK5005. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #363B37 finish satin type color family Grey

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.

ΔE 5.0 · noticeable difference

Army Painter

Hardened Carapace WP1430

Warpaints

ΔE 5.0 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Death Korps Drab

Base

ΔE 5.5 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Oxide Brown Medium

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 7.8 · noticeable difference

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Very close

Yellow Olive · 70.892

Vallejo · Model Color

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Sea Blue 5 S, using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Raf Light Aircraft Grey Bs381c/627 AK11853

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Anthracite Grey AK11167

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

target

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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Sea Blue 5 S pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Ethereal Specter

Army Painter · D&D Undead Set

Wwi German Lilac

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Sea Blue 5 S?

The closest Vallejo match for AK Interactive Sea Blue 5 S is Yellow Olive (70.892, Model Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.9 (close match).

What color is Sea Blue 5 S?

Sea Blue 5 S is a standard grey miniature paint from AK Interactive (Naval Series), code AK5005. Its screen color is approximately #363B37 with a satin finish.

Sea Blue 5 S: equivalents & matches

Closest equivalents in other brands

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Highlight & shadow paints

Complementary paints

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Frequently asked questions

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