WW1 Blue's approximate swatch sits in the blue family: dark in tone, muted in saturation, cool in cast. The catalog suggests Russian Blue as a darker color and Dark Admiralty Grey as a lighter color to test, both from Humbrol. The leading same-type candidate, Two Thin Coats Faust Blue, scores 83 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. The score describes approximate digital colors, so assess any candidate on a test piece.
WW1 Blue equivalents in other ranges
Review paint type as well as the color score for WW1 Blue. These are approximate digital references, and a matching medium or sheen is not established by the group label.
Closest Two Thin Coats equivalent: Two Thin Coats Faust Blue, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.5).
AK Interactive's closest color: AK Interactive Rlm 83, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.0).
Nearest in the P3 Paints catalog: P3 Paints Gravedigger Denim, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.2).
Best Scale75 option: Scale75 Caspian Blue, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.5).
In the digital values, Two Thin Coats Faust Blue is slightly warmer and more muted. Coat thickness, undercoat and finish can change the physical comparison.
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.
Two Thin Coats
AK Interactive
P3 Paints
Scale75
The Army Painter
Citadel
Revell
Tamiya
Green Stuff World
Vallejo
Monument Pro Acryl
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 WW1 Blue?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Two Thin Coats Faust Blue at 83% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of WW1 Blue?
A The Army Painter candidate to check is Thunderous Blue at 75% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is WW1 Blue?
The approximate digital swatch for WW1 Blue is a dark muted blue with a cool undertone (hex #3B4E5D). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade WW1 Blue with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Dark Admiralty Grey for a lighter step and Russian Blue for a darker step, both from Humbrol. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.