Flat Blue's approximate swatch sits in the blue family: dark in tone, vivid in saturation, cool in cast. Blue Angels Blue from Humbrol scores 92 percent against the stored swatch and shares its broad paint-type group. A high digital score does not certify a physical match; compare it with the original after drying.
Flat Blue equivalents in other ranges
1 brand has a same-type candidate scoring at least 88% against Flat Blue's approximate swatch. Compare the listed options and test the paint before substituting.
- Closest Humbrol equivalent: Humbrol 190 Blue Angels Blue, a small digital color distance (delta E 1.6).
- Nearest in the Green Stuff World catalog: Green Stuff World Imperium Blue, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.2).
- Best AK Interactive option: AK Interactive Fluorescent Blue, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.2).
- From Monument Pro Acryl: Monument Pro Acryl Ultramarine, a broader digital color reference (delta E 6.4).
- Revell's closest color: Revell 52 Blue/Blau (RAL 5005), a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 6.7).
- Nearest in the Scale75 catalog: Scale75 Sweet Dreams Blue, a broader digital color reference (delta E 6.9).
The stored swatch for Humbrol Blue Angels Blue is slightly cooler and more saturated than the swatch for Flat Blue. Test both paints over the same primer to check the actual result.
How to read the score
96–100Very close color
88–95Close color
78–87Similar color
0–77Loose color match
Scores compare approximate digital swatches. Test the paint before substituting.
Humbrol
Green Stuff World
AK Interactive
Monument Pro Acryl
Revell
Scale75
Citadel
Vallejo
The Army Painter
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Found in 1 other brand with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Tamiya Flat Blue?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Humbrol Blue Angels Blue at 92% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Flat Blue?
The approximate digital swatch for Flat Blue is a dark vivid blue with a cool undertone (hex #2030A0). It is not a physical paint measurement.