Gravedigger Denim from P3 Paints scores 88 percent against the stored swatch and shares its broad paint-type group. Russian Blue's approximate swatch sits in the blue family: dark in tone, moderate in saturation, cool in cast. The catalog suggests Matt Tank Grey as a darker color and WW1 Blue as a lighter color to test, both from Humbrol. Check the candidate's medium and sheen, then compare dried test patches over the same undercoat.
Russian Blue equivalents in other ranges
1 brand has a same-type candidate scoring at least 88% against Russian Blue's approximate swatch. Compare the listed options and test the paint before substituting.
- Closest P3 Paints equivalent: P3 Paints Gravedigger Denim, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.5).
- Scale75's closest color: Scale75 Cantabric Blue, similar digital colors (delta E 3.4).
- Nearest in the Revell catalog: Revell 351 Grünblau (RAL 5001), some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.5).
- Best The Army Painter option: The Army Painter Thunderous Blue, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.2).
- From AK Interactive: AK Interactive Rlm 83, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.7).
- The Two Thin Coats pick: Two Thin Coats Oxidation Green, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.8).
Our digital comparison places P3 Paints Gravedigger Denim slightly cooler 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.
P3 Paints
Scale75
Revell
The Army Painter
AK Interactive
Two Thin Coats
Vallejo
Citadel
Monument Pro Acryl
Green Stuff World
Tamiya
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Highlight and shade ladder
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Found in 3 other brands 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 Russian Blue?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is P3 Paints Gravedigger Denim at 88% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of Russian Blue?
A The Army Painter candidate to check is Thunderous Blue at 79% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Russian Blue?
The approximate digital swatch for Russian Blue is a dark moderate blue with a cool undertone (hex #2F4A5D). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Russian Blue with?
The digital catalog suggests testing WW1 Blue for a lighter step and Matt Tank Grey for a darker step, both from Humbrol. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.