The stored digital swatch for Blue is a dark moderate purple with a cool undertone. Citadel Naggaroth Night is a close digital color candidate at 89 percent within the same broad paint-type group. Digital color suggestions within Vallejo are Dark Prussian Blue for a darker step and Dark Blue for a lighter step. Digital similarity provides a shortlist; compare the actual paints before continuing a project.
Blue equivalents in other ranges
1 brand has a same-type candidate scoring at least 88% against Blue's approximate swatch. Compare the listed options and test the paint before substituting.
- Closest Citadel equivalent: Citadel Naggaroth Night, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.1).
- Best The Army Painter option: The Army Painter Terrestrial Titan, similar digital colors (delta E 3.3).
- From AK Interactive: AK Interactive Violet Red, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.2).
- Green Stuff World's closest color: Green Stuff World Chancellor Blue, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.3).
- Nearest in the P3 Paints catalog: P3 Paints Royal Violet, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.6).
- Best Two Thin Coats option: Two Thin Coats Amethyst Rayne, a broader digital color reference (delta E 7.9).
The stored colors differ by delta E 2.1 without a dominant lightness, warmth or saturation shift under our display rules. This describes the digital values, not the appearance of dried paint.
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.
Citadel
The Army Painter
AK Interactive
Green Stuff World
P3 Paints
Two Thin Coats
Humbrol
Revell
Scale75
Monument Pro Acryl
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 Vallejo Blue?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Citadel Naggaroth Night at 89% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Blue?
The approximate digital swatch for Blue is a dark moderate purple with a cool undertone (hex #372C4C). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Blue with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Dark Blue for a lighter step and Dark Prussian Blue for a darker step, both from Vallejo. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.