Intermediate Blue is a mid-tone muted blue with a cool undertone. No shortage of substitutes here, Grey Blue from Vallejo matches at 90 percent and 3 brands carry a strong same-finish near-match. For modelling, drop to Slate Grey in the recesses and step up to Mediterranean Blue on the edges, both Humbrol paints. In practice you can substitute across brands here without anyone noticing at arm's length.
Closest equivalents
The closest cross-brand match is Vallejo Grey Blue at 90% similarity. Same-finish paints rank before color-only matches.
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90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
Vallejo
Green Stuff World
Two Thin Coats
Citadel
Monument Pro Acryl
AK Interactive
Tamiya
The Army Painter
Revell
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What is the closest equivalent to Humbrol Intermediate Blue?
The closest same-finish match is Vallejo Grey Blue at 90% color similarity.
What color is Intermediate Blue?
Intermediate Blue is a mid-tone muted blue with a cool undertone (hex #5B6D80).
What do I highlight and shade Intermediate Blue with?
Highlight Intermediate Blue toward Mediterranean Blue and shade it down into Slate Grey, both Humbrol paints in the same finish family.