In our digital catalog, Sea Blue is classified as a cool blue, very dark and vivid. Revell Dark Blue (RAL 5013) is a close digital color candidate at 94 percent within the same broad paint-type group. Digital color suggestions within Humbrol are Lufthansa Blue for a darker step and Black Grey for a lighter step. Digital similarity provides a shortlist; compare the actual paints before continuing a project.
Sea Blue equivalents, brand by brand
1 of the 10 brands with a listed match have a candidate in the same broad paint-type group scoring at least 88% digital color similarity to Humbrol Sea Blue.
- Closest Revell equivalent: Revell 53 Dark Blue (RAL 5013), close stored digital colors (delta E 1.3).
- Nearest in the The Army Painter catalog: The Army Painter Triumphant Navy, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.8).
- Best Citadel option: Citadel Night Lords Blue, similar digital colors (delta E 2.8).
- From AK Interactive: AK Interactive Deep Blue, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.4).
- Tamiya's closest color: Tamiya XF-17 Sea Blue, similar digital colors (delta E 3.9).
- Nearest in the P3 Paints catalog: P3 Paints Caspian Blue, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.9).
No single digital lightness, warmth or saturation difference exceeds our display threshold. Test the actual paint, because approximate swatches cannot certify a physical match.
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
The Army Painter
Citadel
AK Interactive
Tamiya
P3 Paints
Vallejo
Green Stuff World
Scale75
Monument Pro Acryl
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
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Found in 7 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 Sea Blue?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Revell Dark Blue (RAL 5013) at 94% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of Sea Blue?
A The Army Painter candidate to check is Triumphant Navy at 86% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Sea Blue?
The approximate digital swatch for Sea Blue is a very dark vivid blue with a cool undertone (hex #112E51). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Sea Blue with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Black Grey for a lighter step and Lufthansa Blue for a darker step, both from Humbrol. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.