Strong Dark Blue: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11187. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #04151F 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.

ΔE 7.3 · noticeable difference

Vallejo

Night Blue 72.019

Game Color

ΔE 7.7 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Carbon Black PBK7

Base Set

ΔE 8.0 · noticeable difference

Army Painter

Matt Black WP1101

Warpaints

ΔE 8.7 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Abaddon Black

Base

ΔE 8.7 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Animus Black

Dark Arts

ΔE 12.9 · different color

Similar paints

Russian Blue Base · AK11432

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Dark Prussian Blue · AK11189

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Approximate

Dark Sea Ben · S13

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Signature

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Artic Blue SC05

Scale75 · Scalecolor

target

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Complementary paints

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

Tiamat Orange

Scale75 · Fantasy & Games

Orange

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Pro Acryl equivalent of Strong Dark Blue?

The closest Pro Acryl match for AK Interactive Strong Dark Blue is Dark Sea Ben (S13, Pro Acryl Signature) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.9 (close match).

What color is Strong Dark Blue?

Strong Dark Blue is a standard blue miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11187. Its screen color is approximately #04151F with a matte finish.