Dark Blue (RAL 5013) sits in the blue family: dark in tone, moderate in saturation, cool in cast. Matching it is straightforward: Humbrol Sea Blue lands at 94 percent in the same finish, and 7 brands in all carry a close same-finish swap. Within the Revell range it ladders cleanly, Blue (RAL 5000) for the shadows and Ultramarine/Ultramarinblau (RAL 5002) for the highlights. In practice you can substitute across brands here without anyone noticing at arm's length.
Closest equivalents
The closest cross-brand match is Humbrol Sea Blue at 94% similarity. Same-finish paints rank before color-only matches.
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80sUsable
<70Mix
Humbrol
Tamiya
The Army Painter
AK Interactive
P3 Paints
Citadel
Vallejo
Green Stuff World
Scale75
Monument Pro Acryl
Two Thin Coats
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What is the closest equivalent to Revell Dark Blue (RAL 5013)?
The closest same-finish match is Humbrol Sea Blue at 94% color similarity.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of Dark Blue (RAL 5013)?
Yes. The closest The Army Painter option is Triumphant Navy at 86%, a same-finish match.
What color is Dark Blue (RAL 5013)?
Dark Blue (RAL 5013) is a dark moderate blue with a cool undertone (hex #193153).
What do I highlight and shade Dark Blue (RAL 5013) with?
Highlight Dark Blue (RAL 5013) toward Ultramarine/Ultramarinblau (RAL 5002) and shade it down into Blue (RAL 5000), both Revell paints in the same finish family.