Prussian Blue: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Model Color · 70.965. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #3C405D 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 5.2 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Deep Blue SC55

Scalecolor

ΔE 5.3 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Ultramarine Blue

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 7.1 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Royal Purple S03

Pro Acryl Signature

ΔE 7.3 · noticeable difference

AK Interactive

Dark Blue AK11181

3rd Gen Acrylic

ΔE 7.4 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Naggaroth Night

Base

ΔE 9.3 · noticeable difference

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Runic Purple

Two Thin Coats · Wave 1

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

Drake Tooth

Army Painter · Warpaints

Trooper White

Two Thin Coats · Wave 1

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of Prussian Blue?

The closest Army Painter match for Vallejo Prussian Blue is Wraith Black (D&D Undead Set) with a ΔE2000 distance of 4.9 (close match).

What color is Prussian Blue?

Prussian Blue is a standard blue miniature paint from Vallejo (Model Color), code 70.965. Its screen color is approximately #3C405D with a matte finish.