Imperial Blue: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Game Color · 72.020. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #262A47 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 5.6 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Naggaroth Night

Base

ΔE 7.4 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Ultramarine Blue

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 10.3 · different color

Two Thin Coats

Abyss Blue

Wave 2

ΔE 10.9 · different color

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Dark Blue · AK11181

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Pla Sea Blue · AK4252

AK Interactive · AFV Series

Terrestial Titan

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Transparent Purple 051

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

target

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Complementary paints

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

Ivory

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

Drake Tooth

Army Painter · Warpaints

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of Imperial Blue?

The closest Army Painter match for Vallejo Imperial Blue is Terrestial Titan (Warpaints Fanatic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.2 (close match).

What color is Imperial Blue?

Imperial Blue is a standard blue miniature paint from Vallejo (Game Color), code 72.020. Its screen color is approximately #262A47 with a matte finish.