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Navy Blue: equivalents & matches

Scale75 · Scalecolor · SC54. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #23324B 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
Dark Blue AK11181
3rd Gen Acrylic
ΔE 2.9 · close match
Army Painter
Deep Ocean Blue WP3031P
Warpaints Fanatic
ΔE 4.1 · close match
Vallejo
Transparent Blue 70.938
Model Color
ΔE 5.0 · close match
Pro Acryl
Dark Blue 034
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 5.8 · noticeable difference
Citadel
Night Lords Blue
Base
ΔE 6.6 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Abyss Blue
Wave 2
ΔE 7.6 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
Ultramarine Blue
Expansion Set 1
ΔE 9.7 · noticeable difference

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Bering Blue SC06
Scale75 · Scalecolor
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Shadow · step 1 of 2
Transparent Purple 051
Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard
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Complementary paints

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

Bone White
Vallejo · Hobby Paint
Birch
Scale75 · Scalecolor
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Frequently asked questions

What is the AK Interactive equivalent of Navy Blue?
The closest AK Interactive match for Scale75 Navy Blue is Dark Blue (AK11181, 3rd Gen Acrylic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.9 (close match).
What color is Navy Blue?
Navy Blue is a standard blue miniature paint from Scale75 (Scalecolor), code SC54. Its screen color is approximately #23324B with a matte finish.

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