Color-wise this is a moderate, very dark blue leaning cool. It builds a smooth gradient with Coal Black underneath and Black Grey on the highlights, all in the Humbrol line. This color is somewhat distinctive: 2 brands offer a strong same-finish match, Revell Dark Blue (RAL 5013) closest at 81 percent. Any substitute is a mixing base rather than a drop-in, so tune it on the model.
Closest equivalents
The closest cross-brand match is Revell Dark Blue (RAL 5013) at 81% similarity. Same-finish paints rank before color-only matches.
How to read the score
90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
Revell
Scale75
Vallejo
The Army Painter
Green Stuff World
Tamiya
P3 Paints
AK Interactive
Monument Pro Acryl
Citadel
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
Try any paint in the scheme toolMatch difficulty
Found in 2 other brands with a same-finish match.
Where painters use it
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Humbrol Midnight Blue?
The closest same-finish match is Revell Dark Blue (RAL 5013) at 81% color similarity.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Midnight Blue?
Yes. The closest Vallejo option is Imperial Blue at 78%, a same-finish match.
What color is Midnight Blue?
Midnight Blue is a very dark moderate blue with a cool undertone (hex #1D2A44).
What do I highlight and shade Midnight Blue with?
Highlight Midnight Blue toward Black Grey and shade it down into Coal Black, both Humbrol paints in the same finish family.