Night Blue: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Game Color · 72.019. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #202430 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.

AK Interactive
Russian Blue Lights AK11431
3rd Gen Acrylic
ΔE 1.6 · nearly identical
Pro Acryl
Transparent Black 053
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 5.0 · close match
Scale75
Decay Black SFG00
Fantasy & Games
ΔE 6.3 · noticeable difference
Army Painter
Deep Ocean Blue WP3031P
Warpaints Fanatic
ΔE 7.0 · noticeable difference
Citadel
Corvus Black
Base
ΔE 8.8 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
Carbon Black PBK7
Base Set
ΔE 8.9 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Doom Death Black
Wave 1
ΔE 9.3 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Russian Blue Lights · AK11431
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Very close
Pb20 Dark Blue · AK5043
AK Interactive · Naval Series
Very close
Gunmetal Blue · 70.800
Vallejo · Model Color
Very close
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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Cold Grey 72.050
Vallejo · Game Color
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Dark Prussian Blue AK11189
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
target
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Complementary paints

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

Deck Tan
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Worn Stone
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
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Frequently asked questions

What is the AK Interactive equivalent of Night Blue?
The closest AK Interactive match for Vallejo Night Blue is Russian Blue Lights (AK11431, 3rd Gen Acrylic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.6 (nearly identical).
What color is Night Blue?
Night Blue is a standard blue miniature paint from Vallejo (Game Color), code 72.019. Its screen color is approximately #202430 with a matte finish.

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