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Ultramarine: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11179. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #1E357B 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.

Army Painter
Gothic Blue WP3020P
Warpaints Fanatic
ΔE 3.3 · close match
Citadel
Macragge Blue
Base
ΔE 4.0 · close match
Vallejo
Dark Blue 70.930
Model Color
ΔE 5.1 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
Ultramarine Blue
Expansion Set 1
ΔE 5.7 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Cantabric Blue SC53
Scalecolor
ΔE 7.8 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Dark Grey Blue 014
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 7.8 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Abyss Blue
Wave 2
ΔE 8.7 · noticeable difference

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Vallejo · Arte Deco
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Macragge Blue
Citadel · Base
Approximate
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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Raf Azure Blue AK11845
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Transparent Blue 046
Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard
target
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Complementary paints

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

Ral 7028 Dunkelgelb (variant)
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Portland Stone No.64
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of Ultramarine?
The closest Army Painter match for AK Interactive Ultramarine is Gothic Blue (WP3020P, Warpaints Fanatic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.3 (close match).
What color is Ultramarine?
Ultramarine is a standard blue miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11179. Its screen color is approximately #1E357B with a matte finish.

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