Dark Sea Blue is a rich, almost mysterious tone in the Vallejo Model Color range. This dark sea blue color blends strength with subtlety, making it a favorite for painters seeking a realistic, cool tone for shadows, vehicles, uniforms, and naval elements. Its matte finish and high pigment concentration ensure both versatility and consistency.

What sets this color apart is its effectiveness as a substitute for black. While pure black can flatten a miniature and make shadows look harsh, Dark Sea Blue offers depth and vibrancy without sacrificing contrast. Its cool undertone helps create lifelike shadows that enhance detail rather than obscure it.

Thanks to its smooth consistency, the paint applies easily with a brush, drying to an even matte layer. It’s ideal for techniques like glazing, color modulation, or edge highlighting. Used with a damp brush and thinned with water or matte medium, it delivers control and precision, even in tight spaces.

Dark Sea Blue pairs beautifully with other colors in the Model Color line. Try 70925 Blue or 70963 Medium Blue as midtones and layer up to 70961 Sky Blue or 70951 White for highlights. For navy or vehicle schemes, it also works well alongside 70870 Medium Sea Grey and 70990 Light Grey.

In historical and military models, this shade is perfect for aircraft, ships, or tactical vehicles. In sci-fi and fantasy settings, it works on armor, cloaks, or as a base for magical shadows or energy effects. For visual impact, consider pairing with 70910 Orange Red or 70829 Amaranth Red.

The paint comes in an 18ml r-PET bottle with an eyedropper, allowing clean and precise dispensing. It helps prevent waste and makes color mixing easy. If the nozzle clogs, it can be cleared with a needle or toothpick.

Like all Model Color paints, Dark Sea Blue is fully lightfast and made with permanent pigments. Mistakes are easy to fix while the paint is wet, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced painters aiming for detailed, dynamic results.

Dark Sea Blue is the ultimate cool shadow color. Forget black – this deep, rich blue adds life and realism to your shadows, elevating every layer of paint to new visual depth.

Comparable colors: Federal Standard: 35042; RAL: 5004; Humbrol 77; Revell: 71; Tamiya XF17; Vallejo Model Air: 71091.