Dark Prussian Blue: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Model Color · 70.899. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #372741 finish matte type color family Purple

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

Amethyst Blue AK11183

ΔE 6.5 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Eldandil Violet SFG27

Fantasy & Games

ΔE 8.1 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Enchantress Purple

Wave 3

ΔE 9.6 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Purple

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 12.3 · different color

Similar paints

Violet · 70.960

Vallejo · Model Color

Very close

Amethyst Blue · AK11183

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Dark Violet -71- · AK3095

AK Interactive · Figures Series

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Oozing Purple WP1445

Army Painter · Warpaints

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Transparent Black 053

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

target

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 Prussian Blue pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Italian Tank Crew Highlights

Vallejo · Panzer Aces

Orruk Flesh

Citadel · Base

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Frequently asked questions

What is the AK Interactive equivalent of Dark Prussian Blue?

The closest AK Interactive match for Vallejo Dark Prussian Blue is Amethyst Blue (AK11183, 3rd Gen Acrylic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.0 (close match).

What color is Dark Prussian Blue?

Dark Prussian Blue is a standard purple miniature paint from Vallejo (Model Color), code 70.899. Its screen color is approximately #372741 with a matte finish.