In our digital catalog, Dark Grey Blue is classified as a cool blue, very dark and moderate. The catalog suggests Dark Blue as a darker color and Slate Grey as a lighter color to test, both from Monument Pro Acryl. P3 Paints Exile Blue is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 86 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. Check paint type, sheen and coverage as well as the swatch before choosing a substitute.
Dark Grey Blue equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for Monument Pro Acryl Dark Grey 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 P3 Paints equivalent: P3 Paints Exile Blue, similar digital colors (delta E 2.7).
Best Vallejo option: Vallejo Ultramarine Blue, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 6.0).
From AK Interactive: AK Interactive Black Purple, a broader digital color reference (delta E 7.1).
Green Stuff World's closest color: Green Stuff World Abyss Blue, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 7.1).
The stored swatch for P3 Paints Exile Blue is slightly lighter than the swatch for Dark Grey Blue. Test both paints over the same primer to check the actual result.
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.
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AK Interactive
Green Stuff World
Humbrol
Citadel
The Army Painter
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Found in 1 other brand with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Monument Pro Acryl Dark Grey Blue?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is P3 Paints Exile Blue at 86% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Dark Grey Blue?
The approximate digital swatch for Dark Grey Blue is a very dark moderate blue with a cool undertone (hex #0D1231). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Dark Grey Blue with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Slate Grey for a lighter step and Dark Blue for a darker step, both from Monument Pro Acryl. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.