Midnight Blue: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Arte Deco · 85.070. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #012D2C finish unknown 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.

Archaic Turquoise AK11172

3rd Gen Acrylic

ΔE 3.6 · close match

Pro Acryl

Transparent Green 048

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 6.4 · noticeable difference

Army Painter

Angel Green WP3049P

Warpaints Fanatic

ΔE 7.8 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Black Forest Green SC41

Scalecolor

ΔE 8.3 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Animus Black

Dark Arts

ΔE 10.5 · different color

Kimera Kolors

Carbon Black PBK7

Base Set

ΔE 15.8 · different color

Similar paints

Archaic Turquoise · AK11172

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Mossy Green WP3066P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Pure Black -84- AK3084

AK Interactive · Figures Series

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

Dead Red

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Fluorescent Red

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Signature

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Citadel equivalent of Midnight Blue?

The closest Citadel match for Vallejo Midnight Blue is Lupercal Green (Base) with a ΔE2000 distance of 0.3 (identical).

What color is Midnight Blue?

Midnight Blue is a standard blue miniature paint from Vallejo (Arte Deco), code 85.070. Its screen color is approximately #012D2C with a unknown finish.