Ultramarine Blue: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Game Color · 72.022. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #383967 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

Pro Acryl

Royal Purple S03

Pro Acryl Signature

ΔE 5.9 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Amethyst Rayne

Wave 1

ΔE 6.2 · noticeable difference

AK Interactive

Ultramarine AK11179

3rd Gen Acrylic

ΔE 6.9 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Naggaroth Night

Base

ΔE 7.3 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Arianrhod Blue SFG29

Fantasy & Games

ΔE 7.4 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Dark Blue · 70.930

Vallejo · Model Color

Heavy Violet · 72.142

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Runic Purple

Two Thin Coats · Wave 1

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Imperial Blue AK11180

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

target

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Complementary paints

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

White Grey

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Pale Yellow

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Kimera Kolors equivalent of Ultramarine Blue?

The closest Kimera Kolors match for Vallejo Ultramarine Blue is Ultramarine Blue (Expansion Set 1) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.3 (close match).

What color is Ultramarine Blue?

Ultramarine Blue is a standard blue miniature paint from Vallejo (Game Color), code 72.022. Its screen color is approximately #383967 with a matte finish.