Ultramarines Blue: equivalents & matches
Citadel · Contrast. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #091948
finish translucent
type contrast
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
Clear Blue
ΔE 4.7 · close match
Army Painter
Purple Tone
ΔE 6.4 · noticeable difference
Vallejo
Legacy Blue - Intense
ΔE 8.0 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Inktense Black
ΔE 13.8 · different color
Two Thin Coats
Tempest Blue Wash
ΔE 15.6 · different color
Pro Acryl
Black Wash
ΔE 20.7 · different color
Similar paints
Clear Blue · AK11214
Purple Tone · WP1140
Purple Tone
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Frequently asked questions
What is the AK Interactive equivalent of Ultramarines Blue?
The closest AK Interactive match for Citadel Ultramarines Blue is Clear Blue (AK11214, 3rd Gen Acrylic Clear) with a ΔE2000 distance of 4.7 (close match).
What color is Ultramarines Blue?
Ultramarines Blue is a translucent blue miniature paint from Citadel (Contrast). Its screen color is approximately #091948 with a translucent finish.