The digital color reference is a moderate, dark blue leaning cool. Tamiya Sea Blue is a close digital color candidate at 95 percent within the same broad paint-type group. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Imperial Blue and Deep Sea Blue, both AK Interactive paints selected from the digital catalog. Check the candidate's medium and sheen, then compare dried test patches over the same undercoat.
Deep Blue equivalents, brand by brand
These candidates compare the stored digital color of Deep Blue with other brands. Same-type results are prioritized, with color scores shown for each option.
- Closest Tamiya equivalent: Tamiya XF-17 Sea Blue, very close stored digital colors (delta E 0.9).
- From Vallejo: Vallejo Blue, a small digital color distance (delta E 1.7).
- The Army Painter's closest color: The Army Painter Imperial Navy, similar digital colors (delta E 2.1).
- Nearest in the P3 Paints catalog: P3 Paints Cygnar Blue, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.4).
- Best Revell option: Revell 53 Dark Blue (RAL 5013), similar digital colors (delta E 2.8).
- From Humbrol: Humbrol 181 Sea Blue, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.4).
No single digital lightness, warmth or saturation difference exceeds our display threshold. Test the actual paint, because approximate swatches cannot certify a physical match.
How to read the score
96–100Very close color
88–95Close color
78–87Similar color
0–77Loose color match
Scores compare approximate digital swatches. Test the paint before substituting.
Tamiya
Vallejo
The Army Painter
P3 Paints
Revell
Humbrol
Green Stuff World
Citadel
Monument Pro Acryl
Two Thin Coats
Scale75
About this color
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Highlight and shade ladder
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Found in 7 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
Possible uses for this color
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to AK Interactive Deep Blue?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Tamiya Sea Blue at 95% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Deep Blue?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Blue at 91% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Deep Blue?
The approximate digital swatch for Deep Blue is a dark moderate blue with a cool undertone (hex #18385F). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Deep Blue with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Deep Sea Blue for a lighter step and Imperial Blue for a darker step, both from AK Interactive. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.