The digital color reference is a muted, dark blue leaning cool. Digital color suggestions within Vallejo are Blue for a darker step and Prussian Blue for a lighter step. Green Stuff World Chancellor Blue is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 80 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. Check paint type, sheen and coverage as well as the swatch before choosing a substitute.
Oxford Blue equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for Vallejo Oxford 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 Green Stuff World equivalent: Green Stuff World Chancellor Blue, similar digital colors (delta E 4.0).
Nearest in the The Army Painter catalog: The Army Painter Terrestrial Titan, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.4).
Best Scale75 option: Scale75 Egoism Grey, a broader digital color reference (delta E 6.4).
From Citadel: Citadel Naggaroth Night, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 7.0).
Our digital comparison places Green Stuff World Chancellor Blue slightly darker 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.
Green Stuff World
The Army Painter
Scale75
Citadel
Two Thin Coats
AK Interactive
Humbrol
P3 Paints
Monument Pro Acryl
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Highlight and shade ladder
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Found in 1 other brand 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 Oxford Blue?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Green Stuff World Chancellor Blue at 80% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of Oxford Blue?
A The Army Painter candidate to check is Terrestrial Titan at 78% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Oxford Blue?
The approximate digital swatch for Oxford Blue is a dark muted blue with a cool undertone (hex #3E3A53). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Oxford Blue with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Prussian Blue for a lighter step and Blue for a darker step, both from Vallejo. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.