Intermediate Blue's approximate swatch sits in the grey family: mid-tone in tone, muted in saturation, neutral in cast. Revell Mouse grey/Mausgrau (RAL 7005) is a close digital color candidate at 88 percent within the same broad paint-type group. The catalog suggests Idf Modern Grey as a darker color and Wwi German Mauve as a lighter color to test, both from AK Interactive. Check the candidate's medium and sheen, then compare dried test patches over the same undercoat.
Intermediate Blue equivalents in other ranges
These candidates compare the stored digital color of Intermediate Blue with other brands. Same-type results are prioritized, with color scores shown for each option.
- Closest Revell equivalent: Revell 47 Mouse grey/Mausgrau (RAL 7005), some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.3).
- From Vallejo: Vallejo Dark Sea Grey, similar digital colors (delta E 2.8).
- The Two Thin Coats pick: Two Thin Coats Wizard Grey, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.3).
- Nearest in the Humbrol catalog: Humbrol 140 Dk Gull Grey, similar digital colors (delta E 3.8).
- Best Tamiya option: Tamiya XF-54 Dark Sea Grey, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.0).
- From Citadel: Citadel Dawnstone, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.7).
The stored colors differ by delta E 2.3 without a dominant lightness, warmth or saturation shift under our display rules. This describes the digital values, not the appearance of dried paint.
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.
Revell
Vallejo
Two Thin Coats
Humbrol
Tamiya
Citadel
The Army Painter
Green Stuff World
Monument Pro Acryl
Scale75
P3 Paints
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Match difficulty
Found in 5 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
Possible uses for this color
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to AK Interactive Intermediate Blue?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Revell Mouse grey/Mausgrau (RAL 7005) at 88% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Intermediate Blue?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Dark Sea Grey at 86% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Intermediate Blue?
The approximate digital swatch for Intermediate Blue is a mid-tone muted grey with a neutral cast (hex #666A69). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Intermediate Blue with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Wwi German Mauve for a lighter step and Idf Modern Grey for a darker step, both from AK Interactive. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.