In our digital catalog, Ultramar Blue is classified as a cool blue, dark and moderate. AK Interactive Imperial Blue is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 85 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Chancellor Blue and Marine Blue, both Green Stuff World paints selected from the digital catalog. A shared broad paint type does not guarantee the same sheen, opacity or thinner compatibility.
Ultramar Blue equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for Green Stuff World Ultramar Blue have lower same-type color scores or belong to a different paint-type group. Use the digital values to choose a test candidate.
Closest AK Interactive equivalent: AK Interactive Imperial Blue, similar digital colors (delta E 3.0).
Vallejo's closest color: Vallejo Dark Blue, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.5).
Nearest in the Revell catalog: Revell 54 Night blue/Nachtblau (RAL 5022), a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.0).
Best Monument Pro Acryl option: Monument Pro Acryl Primary Cyan, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.5).
Our digital comparison places AK Interactive Imperial Blue slightly darker than the original swatch. Use that as a clue for selecting test paints, not a prediction of dried-paint appearance.
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.
AK Interactive
Vallejo
Revell
Monument Pro Acryl
P3 Paints
The Army Painter
Humbrol
Scale75
Two Thin Coats
Citadel
Tamiya
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
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Found in 3 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 Green Stuff World Ultramar Blue?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is AK Interactive Imperial Blue at 85% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Ultramar Blue?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Dark Blue at 82% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Ultramar Blue?
The approximate digital swatch for Ultramar Blue is a dark moderate blue with a cool undertone (hex #343468). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Ultramar Blue with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Marine Blue for a lighter step and Chancellor Blue for a darker step, both from Green Stuff World. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.