Night Lords Blue: equivalents & matches

Citadel · Base. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #002B5C finish matte type base 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

Imperial Navy WP3025P

ΔE 5.1 · noticeable difference

AK Interactive

Dark Blue AK11181

3rd Gen Acrylic

ΔE 5.1 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Navy Blue SC54

Scalecolor

ΔE 6.6 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Dark Purple 035

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 7.1 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Ultramarine Blue

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 9.6 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Abyss Blue

Wave 2

ΔE 10.6 · different color

Similar paints

Imperial Navy · WP3025P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

Dark Blue · 70.930

Vallejo · Model Color

Approximate

Triumphant Navy · WP3019P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Two Thin Coats · Wave 3

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Complementary paints

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

Radiant Flesh

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Sunny Skin Tone

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of Night Lords Blue?

The closest Army Painter match for Citadel Night Lords Blue is Imperial Navy (WP3025P, Warpaints Fanatic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.3 (close match).

What color is Night Lords Blue?

Night Lords Blue is a standard blue miniature paint from Citadel (Base). Its screen color is approximately #002B5C with a matte finish.