Imperial Blue's approximate swatch sits in the blue family: dark in tone, moderate in saturation, cool in cast. Revell Night blue/Nachtblau (RAL 5022) is a close digital color candidate at 94 percent within the same broad paint-type group. The catalog suggests Amethyst Blue as a darker color and Deep Blue as a lighter color to test, both from AK Interactive. Digital similarity provides a shortlist; compare the actual paints before continuing a project.
Imperial Blue equivalents in other ranges
These candidates compare the stored digital color of Imperial Blue with other brands. Same-type results are prioritized, with color scores shown for each option.
- Closest Revell equivalent: Revell 54 Night blue/Nachtblau (RAL 5022), a small digital color distance (delta E 1.2).
- Nearest in the Vallejo catalog: Vallejo Dark Blue, similar digital colors (delta E 2.2).
- Best Humbrol option: Humbrol 189 Insignia Blue, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.0).
- From Green Stuff World: Green Stuff World Lapislazuli, similar digital colors (delta E 3.0).
- The Army Painter's closest color: The Army Painter Triumphant Navy, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.4).
- Nearest in the P3 Paints catalog: P3 Paints Caspian Blue, similar digital colors (delta E 3.8).
The stored swatches have a small digital color distance of delta E 1.2. That does not measure dried-paint appearance, sheen or coverage; compare test patches before substituting.
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.
Revell
Vallejo
Humbrol
Green Stuff World
The Army Painter
P3 Paints
Monument Pro Acryl
Citadel
Tamiya
Scale75
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
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Found in 6 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 Imperial Blue?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Revell Night blue/Nachtblau (RAL 5022) at 94% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Imperial Blue?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Dark Blue at 89% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Imperial Blue?
The approximate digital swatch for Imperial Blue is a dark moderate blue with a cool undertone (hex #262E5F). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Imperial Blue with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Deep Blue for a lighter step and Amethyst Blue for a darker step, both from AK Interactive. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.