Blue Angels Blue's approximate swatch sits in the blue family: dark in tone, vivid in saturation, cool in cast. Tamiya Flat Blue is a close digital color candidate at 92 percent within the same broad paint-type group. A high digital score does not certify a physical match; compare it with the original after drying.
Blue Angels Blue equivalents in other ranges
1 brand has a same-type candidate scoring at least 88% against Blue Angels Blue's approximate swatch. Compare the listed options and test the paint before substituting.
- Closest Tamiya equivalent: Tamiya XF-8 Flat Blue, a small digital color distance (delta E 1.6).
- Green Stuff World's closest color: Green Stuff World Imperium Blue, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.9).
- Nearest in the AK Interactive catalog: AK Interactive Fluorescent Blue, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.8).
- Best Monument Pro Acryl option: Monument Pro Acryl Ultramarine, a broader digital color reference (delta E 6.9).
- From Revell: Revell 52 Blue/Blau (RAL 5005), a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 7.0).
- Scale75's closest color: Scale75 Tesla Blue, a broader digital color reference (delta E 7.1).
The stored swatch for Tamiya Flat Blue is slightly warmer and more muted than the swatch for Blue Angels Blue. Test both paints over the same primer to check the actual result.
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.
Tamiya
Green Stuff World
AK Interactive
Monument Pro Acryl
Revell
Scale75
Citadel
Vallejo
The Army Painter
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Found in 1 other brand 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 Blue Angels Blue?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Tamiya Flat Blue at 92% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Blue Angels Blue?
The approximate digital swatch for Blue Angels Blue is a dark vivid blue with a cool undertone (hex #002FA7). It is not a physical paint measurement.