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Triumphant Navy Army Painter warpaint fanatic paint equivalents (#1B2A53)

Triumphant Navy is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Triumphant Navy equivalent is Dark Prussian Blue (70.899) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.5).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Triumphant Navy is Dark Prussian Blue (70.899) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.5).
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Triumphant Navy.

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Top 5 closest equivalents

These 5 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.

1
Dark Prussian Blue (70.899)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 2.5slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
2
IMPERIAL BLUEAK Interactive
ΔE 2.7slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
3
SC-54 Navy BlueScale75
ΔE 3.0moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
4
SC-08 Abyssal BlueScale75
ΔE 3.1moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
5
Night Blue (72.019)Vallejo Game Color
ΔE 3.3moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection

Best equivalents by brand

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Triumphant Navy?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Triumphant Navy in the current local catalogue is Dark Prussian Blue (70.899) from Vallejo Model Color (Delta-E 2.51).

Method

Matches are computed from the local paint catalogue with Delta-E CIEDE2000. Lower values mean a closer visual match on the miniature.

Limits

Finish, opacity, flow, and bottle format are not captured by Delta-E alone. Test the substitute if the recipe relies on a specific behaviour.

What to check before replacing this base

Before adopting a substitute, check these points specific to this base paint:

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Frequently asked questions

Triumphant Navy is a paint from Army Painter. Its specific pigment load, drying behaviour, and finish set it apart from other paints in the same category, which is why a direct substitute needs to match more than just the colour value.

The closest Vallejo option is Dark Prussian Blue (70.899) (Delta E 2.51).

Yes, Triumphant Navy is currently part of the Army Painter range. Check local stock or equivalent alternatives if the pot is hard to source.

Check Delta-E, finish type, coverage, opacity, and behaviour over your chosen primer. Run a full test with one shade and one highlight pass before applying the substitute to an entire unit.

Triumphant Navy is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Triumphant Navy equivalent is Dark Prussian Blue (70.899) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.5).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Triumphant Navy is Dark Prussian Blue (70.899) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.5).
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Triumphant Navy.

Triumphant Navy is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.

The closest Triumphant Navy equivalent is Dark Prussian Blue (70.899) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 2.5. For Vallejo, the closest match to Triumphant Navy is Dark Prussian Blue (70.899) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 2.5. No close Army Painter equivalent found for Triumphant Navy.

Triumphant Navy Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Dark Prussian Blue (70.899) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 2.5.

Triumphant Navy Army Painter equivalent

No Army Painter equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for Triumphant Navy.

Triumphant Navy equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, Triumphant Navy requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the deep blue range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Dark Prussian Blue (70.899) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 2.5
  • Closest Vallejo option : Dark Prussian Blue (70.899) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 2.5
  • Closest Army Painter option : no close Army Painter equivalent

A paint substitute only becomes trustworthy once it survives the same primer, shade, and highlight sequence as the original recipe.

Looking at the surrounding palette matters because a near match can still push the finished model warmer, colder, or flatter than expected.

That combination of colour distance, finish, and recipe context is what makes a paint substitute reliable on an actual miniature.

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