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Kraken Blue: equivalents & matches

Army Painter · D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #055E8F 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.

AK Interactive
Intense Blue -77- AK3069
Figures Series
ΔE 1.6 · nearly identical
Two Thin Coats
Enchantment Blue
Wave 3
ΔE 3.1 · close match
Kimera Kolors
Phthalo Blue (Green Shade) PB15.4
Base Set
ΔE 3.2 · close match
Vallejo
Magic Blue 72.021
Game Color
ΔE 4.8 · close match
Citadel
Caledor Sky
Base
ΔE 5.2 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Blue 005
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 6.0 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Tesla Blue SC52
Scalecolor
ΔE 6.1 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Intense Blue -77- · AK3069
AK Interactive · Figures Series
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Phthalo Blue (Green Shade) · PB15.4
Kimera Kolors · Base Set
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Enchantment Blue
Two Thin Coats · Wave 3
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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Marine Mist WP3042P
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
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Shadow · step 1 of 2
Imperial Navy WP3025P
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
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Complementary paints

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

Salmon
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Ruby Skin
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
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Frequently asked questions

What is the AK Interactive equivalent of Kraken Blue?
The closest AK Interactive match for Army Painter Kraken Blue is Intense Blue -77- (AK3069, Figures Series) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.6 (nearly identical).
What color is Kraken Blue?
Kraken Blue is a standard blue miniature paint from Army Painter (D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments). Its screen color is approximately #055E8F with a matte finish.

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