No shortage of substitutes here, Gravedigger Denim from P3 Paints matches at 88 percent and 3 brands carry a strong same-finish near-match. Russian Blue sits in the blue family: dark in tone, moderate in saturation, cool in cast. It builds a smooth gradient with Matt Tank Grey underneath and WW1 Blue on the highlights, all in the Humbrol line. Bottom line: run out mid-project and another brand will get you within a shade.
Closest equivalents
The closest cross-brand match is P3 Paints Gravedigger Denim at 88% similarity. Same-finish paints rank before color-only matches.
How to read the score
90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
P3 Paints
Scale75
Revell
The Army Painter
AK Interactive
Two Thin Coats
Vallejo
Citadel
Monument Pro Acryl
Tamiya
Green Stuff World
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
Try any paint in the scheme toolMatch difficulty
Found in 3 other brands with a same-finish match.
Where painters use it
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Humbrol Russian Blue?
The closest same-finish match is P3 Paints Gravedigger Denim at 88% color similarity.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of Russian Blue?
Yes. The closest The Army Painter option is Thunderous Blue at 79%, a same-finish match.
What color is Russian Blue?
Russian Blue is a dark moderate blue with a cool undertone (hex #2F4A5D).
What do I highlight and shade Russian Blue with?
Highlight Russian Blue toward WW1 Blue and shade it down into Matt Tank Grey, both Humbrol paints in the same finish family.