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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 CLEAR BLUE (AK Interactive) (ΔE 1.4).
For the Triumphant Navy equivalent Vallejo, Dark Prussian Blue (70.899) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.5).
The best Triumphant Navy Army Painter equivalent is Dark Sky (Army Painter) (ΔE 2.6).
These 5 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.
The closest cross-brand equivalent to Triumphant Navy in the current local catalogue is CLEAR BLUE from AK Interactive (Delta-E 1.35).
Matches are computed from the local paint catalogue with Delta-E CIEDE2000. Lower values mean a closer visual match on the miniature.
Finish, opacity, flow, and bottle format are not captured by Delta-E alone. Test the substitute if the recipe relies on a specific behaviour.
Before adopting a substitute, check these points specific to this base paint:
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 CLEAR BLUE (AK Interactive) (ΔE 1.4).
For the Triumphant Navy equivalent Vallejo, Dark Prussian Blue (70.899) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.5).
The best Triumphant Navy Army Painter equivalent is Dark Sky (Army Painter) (ΔE 2.6).
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 CLEAR BLUE (AK Interactive) with Delta E 1.4. For a Triumphant Navy equivalent Vallejo match, Dark Prussian Blue (70.899) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 2.5 is the closest pick. The best Triumphant Navy Army Painter equivalent is Dark Sky (Army Painter) with Delta E 2.6.
The closest Vallejo match is Dark Prussian Blue (70.899) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 2.5.
The best Army Painter option is Dark Sky (Army Painter) with Delta E 2.6.
As a paint, Triumphant Navy requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the deep blue range.
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.