In the pot, Blue/Blau (RAL 5005) reads as a cool blue, dark and vivid. This is a common color; 3 other brands cover it, the nearest being Monument Pro Acryl Blue at 95 percent. For modelling, drop to Ultramarine Blue (RAL 5002) in the recesses and step up to Ultramarine/Ultramarinblau (RAL 5002) on the edges, both Revell paints. Treat it as an easy swap, just confirm the finish type matches before you commit.
Closest equivalents
The closest cross-brand match is Monument Pro Acryl Blue at 95% similarity. Same-finish paints rank before color-only matches.
How to read the score
90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
Monument Pro Acryl
Green Stuff World
AK Interactive
Citadel
Vallejo
P3 Paints
Tamiya
The Army Painter
Humbrol
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 Revell Blue/Blau (RAL 5005)?
The closest same-finish match is Monument Pro Acryl Blue at 95% color similarity.
Is there a Citadel equivalent of Blue/Blau (RAL 5005)?
Yes. The closest Citadel option is Night Lords Blue at 76%, a same-finish match.
What color is Blue/Blau (RAL 5005)?
Blue/Blau (RAL 5005) is a dark vivid blue with a cool undertone (hex #002E7A).
What do I highlight and shade Blue/Blau (RAL 5005) with?
Highlight Blue/Blau (RAL 5005) toward Ultramarine/Ultramarinblau (RAL 5002) and shade it down into Ultramarine Blue (RAL 5002), both Revell paints in the same finish family.