The stored digital swatch for Azure Blue is a mid-tone muted blue with a cool undertone. Digital color suggestions within Humbrol are Steel Grey for a darker step and Grey for a lighter step. The leading same-type candidate, AK Interactive Amt-7 Light Blue, scores 83 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. The score describes approximate digital colors, so assess any candidate on a test piece.
Azure Blue equivalents in other ranges
Review paint type as well as the color score for Azure Blue. These are approximate digital references, and a matching medium or sheen is not established by the group label.
Closest AK Interactive equivalent: AK Interactive Amt-7 Light Blue, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.5).
Best Citadel option: Citadel Fenrisian Grey, similar digital colors (delta E 4.0).
From Two Thin Coats: Two Thin Coats Gravestone Blue, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.1).
The P3 Paints pick: P3 Paints Voltaic Blue, a broader digital color reference (delta E 7.2).
Our digital comparison places AK Interactive Amt-7 Light Blue slightly cooler than the original swatch. Use that as a clue for selecting test paints, not a prediction of dried-paint appearance.
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.
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Found in 2 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Humbrol Azure Blue?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is AK Interactive Amt-7 Light Blue at 83% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Citadel equivalent of Azure Blue?
A Citadel candidate to check is Fenrisian Grey at 80% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Azure Blue?
The approximate digital swatch for Azure Blue is a mid-tone muted blue with a cool undertone (hex #748FA3). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Azure Blue with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Grey for a lighter step and Steel Grey for a darker step, both from Humbrol. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.