P3 Paints Caspian Blue is a close digital color candidate at 91 percent within the same broad paint-type group. In our digital catalog, Dark Blue is classified as a cool blue, dark and moderate. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Blue and Violet, both Vallejo paints selected from the digital catalog. A shared broad paint type does not guarantee the same sheen, opacity or thinner compatibility.
Dark Blue equivalents, brand by brand
3 brands have a same-type candidate scoring at least 88% against Dark Blue's approximate swatch. Compare the listed options and test the paint before substituting.
- Closest P3 Paints equivalent: P3 Paints Caspian Blue, close stored digital colors (delta E 1.8).
- AK Interactive's closest color: AK Interactive Imperial Blue, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.2).
- Nearest in the Revell catalog: Revell 54 Night blue/Nachtblau (RAL 5022), similar digital colors (delta E 2.2).
- Best The Army Painter option: The Army Painter Triumphant Navy, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.3).
- From Green Stuff World: Green Stuff World Ultramar Blue, similar digital colors (delta E 3.5).
- Humbrol's closest color: Humbrol 189 Insignia Blue, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.8).
No single digital lightness, warmth or saturation difference exceeds our display threshold. Test the actual paint, because approximate swatches cannot certify a physical match.
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.
P3 Paints
AK Interactive
Revell
The Army Painter
Green Stuff World
Humbrol
Tamiya
Monument Pro Acryl
Citadel
Two Thin Coats
Scale75
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
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Found in 6 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 Dark Blue?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is P3 Paints Caspian Blue at 91% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of Dark Blue?
A The Army Painter candidate to check is Triumphant Navy at 84% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Dark Blue?
The approximate digital swatch for Dark Blue is a dark moderate blue with a cool undertone (hex #273461). It is not a physical paint measurement.