The stored digital swatch for Regal Blue is a dark vivid blue with a cool undertone. The leading result in the same broad paint-type group is Humbrol Satin Blue, scoring 91 percent digital color similarity. Digital color suggestions within The Army Painter are Thunderous Blue for a darker step and Stratos Blue for a lighter step. Digital similarity provides a shortlist; compare the actual paints before continuing a project.
Regal Blue equivalents in other ranges
1 of the 10 brands with a listed match have a candidate in the same broad paint-type group scoring at least 88% digital color similarity to The Army Painter Regal Blue.
- Closest Humbrol equivalent: Humbrol 134 Satin Blue, a small digital color distance (delta E 1.8).
- Best P3 Paints option: P3 Paints Stormguard Blue, similar digital colors (delta E 3.0).
- From Tamiya: Tamiya X-4 Blue, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.0).
- The Two Thin Coats pick: Two Thin Coats Eldar Robe, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.0).
- Nearest in the Citadel catalog: Citadel Alaitoc Blue, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.0).
- Best Scale75 option: Scale75 Mediterranean Blue, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.0).
The stored swatches have a small digital color distance of delta E 1.8. That does not measure dried-paint appearance, sheen or coverage; compare test patches before substituting.
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
P3 Paints
Tamiya
Two Thin Coats
Citadel
Scale75
Monument Pro Acryl
Vallejo
Green Stuff World
Revell
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
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Found in 3 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 The Army Painter Regal Blue?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Humbrol Satin Blue at 91% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Citadel equivalent of Regal Blue?
A Citadel candidate to check is Alaitoc Blue at 75% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Regal Blue?
The approximate digital swatch for Regal Blue is a dark vivid blue with a cool undertone (hex #005088). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Regal Blue with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Stratos Blue for a lighter step and Thunderous Blue for a darker step, both from The Army Painter. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.