Paint record

Blue/Blau

Revell

Base · #0F2837

Opaque acrylicRevell Aqua Color

Matching it is straightforward: Vallejo Abyssal Turquoise lands at 90 percent in the same finish, and 3 brands in all carry a close same-finish swap. Blue/Blau is a very dark moderate blue with a cool undertone. Within the Revell range it ladders cleanly, Anthracite Grey for the shadows and Night blue/Nachtblau (RAL 5022) for the highlights. In practice you can substitute across brands here without anyone noticing at arm's length.

Cross-brand results

Closest equivalents

The closest cross-brand match is Vallejo Abyssal Turquoise at 90% similarity. Same-finish paints rank before color-only matches.

How to read the score

90+Close

80sUsable

<70Mix

Color intelligence

About this color

Color profile

Familyblue
Lightnessvery dark
Saturationmoderate
Undertonecool

Highlight and shade ladder

Pairs well with

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Match difficulty

Common color
Closest cross-brand match

Found in 3 other brands with a same-finish match.

Where painters use it

armor, robes and cloth
Common questions

Frequently asked

What is the closest equivalent to Revell Blue/Blau?

The closest same-finish match is Vallejo Abyssal Turquoise at 90% color similarity.

What color is Blue/Blau?

Blue/Blau is a very dark moderate blue with a cool undertone (hex #0F2837).

What do I highlight and shade Blue/Blau with?

Highlight Blue/Blau toward Night blue/Nachtblau (RAL 5022) and shade it down into Anthracite Grey, both Revell paints in the same finish family.

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