Dark Blue: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Model Color · 70.930. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #273461 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.

Army Painter

Triumphant Navy WP3019P

ΔE 5.1 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Ultramarine Blue

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 5.3 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Navy Blue SC54

Scalecolor

ΔE 5.9 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Dark Purple 035

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 6.2 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Abyss Blue

Wave 2

ΔE 7.7 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Ultramarine Blue · 72.022

Vallejo · Game Color

Triumphant Navy · WP3019P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

Approximate

Imperial Navy · WP3025P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Dark Violet -71- AK3095

AK Interactive · Figures Series

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The app adds a second, stronger step, a wash & glaze mode, and can pick highlights from the paints you already own. Open in the app →

Complementary paints

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

Silver Grey

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Wraithbone

Citadel · Base

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of Dark Blue?

The closest Army Painter match for Vallejo Dark Blue is Triumphant Navy (WP3019P, Warpaints Fanatic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.3 (close match).

What color is Dark Blue?

Dark Blue is a standard blue miniature paint from Vallejo (Model Color), code 70.930. Its screen color is approximately #273461 with a matte finish.