The stored digital swatch for Garter Blue is a dark vivid blue with a cool undertone. Flat Blue from Tamiya scores 90 percent against the stored swatch and shares its broad paint-type group. A high digital score does not certify a physical match; compare it with the original after drying.
Garter Blue equivalents in other ranges
These candidates compare the stored digital color of Garter Blue with other brands. Same-type results are prioritized, with color scores shown for each option.
- Closest Tamiya equivalent: Tamiya XF-8 Flat Blue, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.1).
- Nearest in the Green Stuff World catalog: Green Stuff World Imperium Blue, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.3).
- Best AK Interactive option: AK Interactive Fluorescent Blue, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.4).
- From Scale75: Scale75 Tesla Blue, a broader digital color reference (delta E 6.3).
- Citadel's closest color: Citadel Altdorf Guard Blue, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 6.8).
- Nearest in the Monument Pro Acryl catalog: Monument Pro Acryl Blue, a broader digital color reference (delta E 7.0).
The stored swatch for Tamiya Flat Blue is slightly warmer and more muted than the swatch for Garter 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
Scale75
Citadel
Monument Pro Acryl
Revell
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 Garter Blue?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Tamiya Flat Blue at 90% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Garter Blue?
The approximate digital swatch for Garter Blue is a dark vivid blue with a cool undertone (hex #0033AA). It is not a physical paint measurement.