Micro-Mark Navy Blue Paint, 20ml

• PWWII-era U.S. Navy camouflage color for lower hulls and shaded areas
• Flat, dark blue tone ideal for Measure 21 and 22 naval paint schemes
• Used on battleships, cruisers, destroyers, and submarines
• Pairs perfectly with Haze Gray and Deck Blue for authentic camouflage
• Made in the USA

Description
Navy Blue was a core element in U.S. Navy camouflage schemes during World War II, used primarily for vertical and lower hull surfaces in Measures 21 and 22. Its deep tone reduced visibility against open ocean backgrounds and shadowed light. This color defined much of the Pacific Fleet’s wartime look and continues to be an essential shade for naval modelers.

Navy Blue is in our sets:
29489 US Naval Acrylic Paint Set, 9pc

29503 US Military Acrylic Paint Set, 81pc

Color Description
Navy Blue is a flat, ultra-dark blue with a cool undertone, matched to Navy Standard Paint 5-N. This color was developed to minimize detection of naval vessels in low-light conditions and during dusk and dawn operations. It represents the deep-water hue of the ocean and was often used on hulls and lower superstructures of WWII warships.

This color was extensively used by the U.S. Navy during World War II:
• Prominent in camouflage Measures 21 (all-Navy Blue) and 22 (Navy Blue below deck line with Haze Gray above)
• Featured on ships including battleships, cruisers, destroyers, and submarines
• Provided a low-contrast silhouette when viewed from sea level or the air

Modeling Uses
• Paint hull sides, lower superstructures, and shaded areas of WWII Navy ships
• Combine with Haze Gray and Deck Blue for historically accurate camo patterns
• Ideal for aircraft carriers, destroyers, and naval support vessels
• Drybrush with Deck Blue or Dust to simulate fading, salt exposure, and weathering

Of note, the above mentions this color is used primarily for vertical and lower hull surfaces in Measures 21 and 22. This refers U.S. Navy camouflage painting systems from World War II. The Navy developed several "Measure" schemes to help ships blend into their environment and reduce visibility from aircraft and other ships.

Vertical and lower hull surfaces

• Vertical surfaces = the sides of the ship above the waterline (superstructure, bulkheads, etc.).
• Lower hull surfaces = parts of the hull just above or near the waterline, often visible in rough seas or at certain angles.

Measures 21 and 22

These were official U.S. Navy camouflage paint schemes:

• Measure 21 (1942–1945):
• Entire ship (hull and superstructure) painted in Navy Blue (5-N).
• Goal: blend the entire ship into the horizon, especially at dawn, dusk, and from aircraft.
• Measure 22 (later WWII):
• Navy Blue (5-N) used only below the deck line (lower hull).
• Haze Gray (5-H) used on the upper superstructure and vertical surfaces above the deck.
• Goal: reduce visibility from the sea while keeping the ship cooler in hot climates by using lighter gray above.

Navy Blue was used on the sides and lower parts of ships (below the main deck line) in official WWII Navy paint patterns (Measure 21 and 22) to help ships stay hidden against sea and sky.