Navy Blue: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Arte Deco · 85.069. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #2E214F finish unknown 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.

Imperial Blue AK11180

3rd Gen Acrylic

ΔE 5.4 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Royal Purple S03

Pro Acryl Signature

ΔE 5.5 · noticeable difference

Army Painter

Alien Purple WP1128

Warpaints

ΔE 5.8 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Eldandil Violet SFG27

Fantasy & Games

ΔE 8.2 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

The Violet PV23

Base Set

ΔE 8.8 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Von Evile Purple

Wave 3

ΔE 9.3 · noticeable difference

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Imperial Blue · AK11180

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Alien Purple · WP1128

Army Painter · Warpaints

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Violet Coven WP3131P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

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Shadow · step 1 of 2

Transparent Purple 051

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

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Complementary paints

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

Greenish White

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Troll Snot Green

Two Thin Coats · Wave 2

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Citadel equivalent of Navy Blue?

The closest Citadel match for Vallejo Navy Blue is Naggaroth Night (Base) with a ΔE2000 distance of 4.4 (close match).

What color is Navy Blue?

Navy Blue is a standard purple miniature paint from Vallejo (Arte Deco), code 85.069. Its screen color is approximately #2E214F with a unknown finish.