In our digital catalog, Siesta Blue is classified as a cool blue, very dark and moderate. Payne's Grey from Monument Pro Acryl scores 88 percent against the stored swatch and shares its broad paint-type group. For a possible shade and highlight, compare African Shadow and Deep Blue, both Scale75 paints selected from the digital catalog. Check the candidate's medium and sheen, then compare dried test patches over the same undercoat.
Siesta Blue equivalents, brand by brand
1 of the 10 brands with a listed match have a candidate in the same broad paint-type group scoring at least 88% digital color similarity to Scale75 Siesta Blue.
- Closest Monument Pro Acryl equivalent: Monument Pro Acryl Payne's Grey, similar digital colors (delta E 2.4).
- Vallejo's closest color: Vallejo Imperial Blue, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.6).
- Nearest in the The Army Painter catalog: The Army Painter Deep Ocean Blue, similar digital colors (delta E 3.7).
- Best Humbrol option: Humbrol 15 Midnight Blue, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.0).
- From AK Interactive: AK Interactive Light Prussian Blue, similar digital colors (delta E 4.0).
- Green Stuff World's closest color: Green Stuff World Steel Grey, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.0).
Our digital comparison places Monument Pro Acryl Payne's Grey slightly warmer 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.
Monument Pro Acryl
Vallejo
The Army Painter
Humbrol
AK Interactive
Green Stuff World
Revell
Tamiya
P3 Paints
Citadel
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Found in 5 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Scale75 Siesta Blue?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Monument Pro Acryl Payne's Grey at 88% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Siesta Blue?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Imperial Blue at 82% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Siesta Blue?
The approximate digital swatch for Siesta Blue is a very dark moderate blue with a cool undertone (hex #1C2B3E). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Siesta Blue with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Deep Blue for a lighter step and African Shadow for a darker step, both from Scale75. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.