Flat Blue: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Model Color · 70.962. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #3F4873 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 5.7 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Cantabric Blue SC53

Scalecolor

ΔE 5.9 · noticeable difference

AK Interactive

Deep Blue - Intense AK11182

3rd Gen Acrylic Intense

ΔE 8.0 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Dark Grey Blue 014

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 9.3 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Dark Blue · 72.017

Vallejo · Game Color

Marine Blue

Two Thin Coats · Wave 1

Approximate

Heavy Violet · 72.142

Vallejo · Game Color

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Baron Blue WP3023P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

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

Ivory

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

Trooper White

Two Thin Coats · Wave 1

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Two Thin Coats equivalent of Flat Blue?

The closest Two Thin Coats match for Vallejo Flat Blue is Marine Blue (Wave 1) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.4 (close match).

What color is Flat Blue?

Flat Blue is a standard blue miniature paint from Vallejo (Model Color), code 70.962. Its screen color is approximately #3F4873 with a matte finish.