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Dark Sea Ben: equivalents & matches

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Signature · S13. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #09202E 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
Light Prussian Blue AK11186
3rd Gen Acrylic
ΔE 3.1 · close match
Army Painter
Deep Ocean Blue WP3031P
Warpaints Fanatic
ΔE 6.0 · noticeable difference
Vallejo
Dark Sea Blue 70.898
Model Color
ΔE 7.2 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Navy Blue SC54
Scalecolor
ΔE 9.3 · noticeable difference
Citadel
Incubi Darkness
Base
ΔE 10.0 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
Carbon Black PBK7
Base Set
ΔE 10.5 · different color
Two Thin Coats
Oxidation Green
Wave 3
ΔE 12.1 · different color

Similar paints

Light Prussian Blue · AK11186
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Close
Strong Dark Blue · AK11187
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Approximate
Pb20 Dark Blue · AK5043
AK Interactive · Naval Series
Approximate
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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Artic Blue SC05
Scale75 · Scalecolor
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Pure Black -84- AK3084
AK Interactive · Figures Series
target
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Complementary paints

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

Pale Skin
Scale75 · Scalecolor
Mars Orange
Scale75 · Scalecolor
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Frequently asked questions

What is the AK Interactive equivalent of Dark Sea Ben?
The closest AK Interactive match for Pro Acryl Dark Sea Ben is Light Prussian Blue (AK11186, 3rd Gen Acrylic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.1 (close match).
What color is Dark Sea Ben?
Dark Sea Ben is a standard blue miniature paint from Pro Acryl (Pro Acryl Signature), code S13. Its screen color is approximately #09202E with a matte finish.

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