The digital color reference is a moderate, very dark blue leaning cool. The catalog suggests Coal Black as a darker color and Black Grey as a lighter color to test, both from Humbrol. Revell Dark Blue (RAL 5013) is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 81 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. Check paint type, sheen and coverage as well as the swatch before choosing a substitute.
Midnight Blue equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for Humbrol Midnight Blue have lower same-type color scores or belong to a different paint-type group. Use the digital values to choose a test candidate.
Closest Revell equivalent: Revell 53 Dark Blue (RAL 5013), similar digital colors (delta E 3.9).
From Scale75: Scale75 Siesta Blue, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.0).
Vallejo's closest color: Vallejo Imperial Blue, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.4).
Nearest in the The Army Painter catalog: The Army Painter Triumphant Navy, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.5).
Our digital comparison places Revell Dark Blue (RAL 5013) slightly cooler and more saturated 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.
Revell
Scale75
Vallejo
The Army Painter
Green Stuff World
P3 Paints
AK Interactive
Monument Pro Acryl
Citadel
Tamiya
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
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Found in 2 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 Humbrol Midnight Blue?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Revell Dark Blue (RAL 5013) at 81% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Midnight Blue?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Imperial Blue at 78% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Midnight Blue?
The approximate digital swatch for Midnight Blue is a very dark moderate blue with a cool undertone (hex #1D2A44). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Midnight Blue with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Black Grey for a lighter step and Coal Black for a darker step, both from Humbrol. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.