The stored digital swatch for Ultramarine is a dark vivid blue with a cool undertone. Revell Blue/Blau (RAL 5005) is a close digital color candidate at 95 percent within the same broad paint-type group. Monument Pro Acryl Primary Cyan is a computed lighter-color suggestion for a highlight test. Check the candidate's medium and sheen, then compare dried test patches over the same undercoat.
Ultramarine equivalents in other ranges
These candidates compare the stored digital color of Ultramarine with other brands. Same-type results are prioritized, with color scores shown for each option.
- Closest Revell equivalent: Revell 52 Blue/Blau (RAL 5005), a small digital color distance (delta E 1.1).
- Nearest in the AK Interactive catalog: AK Interactive Ultramarine, similar digital colors (delta E 2.4).
- Best Green Stuff World option: Green Stuff World Imperium Blue, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.6).
- From Vallejo: Vallejo Magic Blue, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.6).
- Citadel's closest color: Citadel Macragge Blue, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.9).
- Nearest in the The Army Painter catalog: The Army Painter Gothic Blue, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.3).
The stored swatches have a small digital color distance of delta E 1.1. 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
AK Interactive
Green Stuff World
Vallejo
Citadel
The Army Painter
P3 Paints
Tamiya
Humbrol
About this color
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Highlight and shade ladder
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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 Monument Pro Acryl Ultramarine?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Revell Blue/Blau (RAL 5005) at 95% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Ultramarine?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Magic Blue at 77% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Ultramarine?
The approximate digital swatch for Ultramarine is a dark vivid blue with a cool undertone (hex #12307A). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Ultramarine with?
A computed lighter-color suggestion for Ultramarine is Primary Cyan from Monument Pro Acryl. No darker step is stored in this catalog's ladder. Test how the candidate layers before using it on the model.