The stored digital swatch for Spectrum Blue is a light muted grey with a neutral cast. Digital color suggestions within AK Interactive are Blue Grey for a darker step and Medium Grey for a lighter step. The leading same-type candidate, Humbrol Hellgrau RLM 76, scores 85 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. The score describes approximate digital colors, so assess any candidate on a test piece.
Spectrum Blue equivalents in other ranges
Review paint type as well as the color score for Spectrum Blue. These are approximate digital references, and a matching medium or sheen is not established by the group label.
Closest Humbrol equivalent: Humbrol 175 Hellgrau RLM 76, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.0).
Best Vallejo option: Vallejo Pale Grey Blue, similar digital colors (delta E 3.5).
From Monument Pro Acryl: Monument Pro Acryl White Blue, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.3).
Tamiya's closest color: Tamiya XF-25 Light Sea Grey, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.8).
In the digital values, Humbrol Hellgrau RLM 76 is slightly lighter. Coat thickness, undercoat and finish can change the physical comparison.
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.
Humbrol
Vallejo
Monument Pro Acryl
Tamiya
Citadel
P3 Paints
Scale75
The Army Painter
Two Thin Coats
Revell
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Match difficulty
Found in 2 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 Spectrum Blue?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Humbrol Hellgrau RLM 76 at 85% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Spectrum Blue?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Pale Grey Blue at 82% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Spectrum Blue?
The approximate digital swatch for Spectrum Blue is a light muted grey with a neutral cast (hex #A5B8BC). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Spectrum Blue with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Medium Grey for a lighter step and Blue Grey for a darker step, both from AK Interactive. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.