No shortage of substitutes here, Blue from Monument Pro Acryl matches at 95 percent and 3 brands carry a strong same-finish near-match. In the pot, Blue/Blau (RAL 5005) reads as a cool blue, dark and vivid. 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. In practice you can substitute across brands here without anyone noticing at arm's length.
Closest equivalents
The closest cross-brand match is Monument Pro Acryl Blue at 95% similarity. Same-finish paints rank before color-only matches.
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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.