This is a common color; 7 other brands cover it, the nearest being The Army Painter Abyssal Blue at 88 percent. Grünblau (RAL 5001) sits in the blue family: dark in tone, moderate in saturation, cool in cast. Within the Revell range it ladders cleanly, Dark green RAF/Dunkelgrün RAF for the shadows and Gunship Grey USAF/Geschützgrau USAF for the highlights. Treat it as an easy swap, just confirm the finish type matches before you commit.
Closest equivalents
The closest cross-brand match is The Army Painter Abyssal Blue at 88% similarity. Same-finish paints rank before color-only matches.
How to read the score
90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
The Army Painter
Citadel
Monument Pro Acryl
Vallejo
Humbrol
P3 Paints
Scale75
AK Interactive
Two Thin Coats
Tamiya
Green Stuff World
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
Try any paint in the scheme toolMatch difficulty
Found in 7 other brands with a same-finish match.
Where painters use it
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Revell Grünblau (RAL 5001)?
The closest same-finish match is The Army Painter Abyssal Blue at 88% color similarity.
What color is Grünblau (RAL 5001)?
Grünblau (RAL 5001) is a dark moderate blue with a cool undertone (hex #1D4C64).
What do I highlight and shade Grünblau (RAL 5001) with?
Highlight Grünblau (RAL 5001) toward Gunship Grey USAF/Geschützgrau USAF and shade it down into Dark green RAF/Dunkelgrün RAF, both Revell paints in the same finish family.