Marine Blue: equivalents & matches

Two Thin Coats · Wave 1. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #424D71 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.

ΔE 5.5 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Ultramarine Blue

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 6.0 · noticeable difference

Army Painter

Deep Grey WP3002P

Warpaints Fanatic

ΔE 6.2 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Calgar Blue

Layer

ΔE 6.2 · noticeable difference

AK Interactive

Deep Blue - Intense AK11182

3rd Gen Acrylic Intense

ΔE 8.3 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Dark Grey Blue 014

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 9.2 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Abyss Blue

Two Thin Coats · Wave 2

Flat Blue · 70.962

Vallejo · Model Color

Approximate

Cantabric Blue · SC53

Scale75 · Scalecolor

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Light Ghost Grey Fs 36375 AK11888

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Dark Blue 70.930

Vallejo · Model Color

target

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Complementary paints

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

Bleached Skull

Army Painter · D&D Undead Set

Wraithbone

Citadel · Base

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Marine Blue?

The closest Vallejo match for Two Thin Coats Marine Blue is Flat Blue (70.962, Model Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.4 (close match).

What color is Marine Blue?

Marine Blue is a standard blue miniature paint from Two Thin Coats (Wave 1). Its screen color is approximately #424D71 with a matte finish.