Prussian Blue's approximate swatch sits in the blue family: dark in tone, muted in saturation, cool in cast. The catalog suggests Oxford Blue as a darker color and Dark Sea Green as a lighter color to test, both from Vallejo. The leading same-type candidate, Two Thin Coats Marine Blue, scores 79 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. The score describes approximate digital colors, so assess any candidate on a test piece.
Prussian Blue equivalents in other ranges
Review paint type as well as the color score for Prussian Blue. These are approximate digital references, and a matching medium or sheen is not established by the group label.
Closest Two Thin Coats equivalent: Two Thin Coats Marine Blue, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.3).
From Green Stuff World: Green Stuff World Mirage Blue, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.9).
The P3 Paints pick: P3 Paints Caspian Blue, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 6.0).
Nearest in the AK Interactive catalog: AK Interactive Russian Blue Lights, a broader digital color reference (delta E 6.6).
The stored swatch for Two Thin Coats Marine Blue is slightly lighter and more saturated than the swatch for Prussian Blue. Test both paints over the same primer to check the actual result.
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.
Two Thin Coats
Green Stuff World
P3 Paints
AK Interactive
Scale75
The Army Painter
Tamiya
Revell
Humbrol
Monument Pro Acryl
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Found in 0 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 Vallejo Prussian Blue?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Two Thin Coats Marine Blue at 79% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Prussian Blue?
The approximate digital swatch for Prussian Blue is a dark muted blue with a cool undertone (hex #3B405D). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Prussian Blue with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Dark Sea Green for a lighter step and Oxford Blue for a darker step, both from Vallejo. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.