Color-wise this is a moderate, very dark blue leaning cool. No shortage of substitutes here, Abyssal Turquoise from Vallejo matches at 90 percent and 3 brands carry a strong same-finish near-match. It builds a smooth gradient with Anthracite Grey underneath and Night blue/Nachtblau (RAL 5022) on the highlights, all in the Revell line. Bottom line: run out mid-project and another brand will get you within a shade.
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
Vallejo
AK Interactive
The Army Painter
Monument Pro Acryl
Scale75
Green Stuff World
Humbrol
Citadel
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 (RAL 5000)?
The closest same-finish match is Vallejo Abyssal Turquoise at 90% color similarity.
What color is Blue (RAL 5000)?
Blue (RAL 5000) is a very dark moderate blue with a cool undertone (hex #0F2837).
What do I highlight and shade Blue (RAL 5000) with?
Highlight Blue (RAL 5000) toward Night blue/Nachtblau (RAL 5022) and shade it down into Anthracite Grey, both Revell paints in the same finish family.