The stored digital swatch for Russian Blue Base is a very dark moderate black with a neutral cast. The catalog suggests Black Purple as a darker color and Nato Black as a lighter color to test, both from AK Interactive. The leading result in the same broad paint-type group is Revell Anthracite/Anthrazit (RAL 7021), scoring 92 percent digital color similarity. A high digital score does not certify a physical match; compare it with the original after drying.
Russian Blue Base equivalents in other ranges
These candidates compare the stored digital color of Russian Blue Base with other brands. Same-type results are prioritized, with color scores shown for each option.
- Closest Revell equivalent: Revell 09 Anthracite/Anthrazit (RAL 7021), a small digital color distance (delta E 1.5).
- Best Monument Pro Acryl option: Monument Pro Acryl Blue Black, similar digital colors (delta E 2.1).
- From Vallejo: Vallejo Abyssal Turquoise, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.1).
- Scale75's closest color: Scale75 Siesta Blue, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.6).
- Nearest in the Green Stuff World catalog: Green Stuff World Steel Grey, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.7).
- Best Tamiya option: Tamiya X-18 Semi Gloss Black, a broader digital color reference (delta E 6.7).
The stored swatches have a small digital color distance of delta E 1.5. That does not measure dried-paint appearance, sheen or coverage; compare test patches before substituting.
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.
Revell
Monument Pro Acryl
Vallejo
Scale75
Green Stuff World
Tamiya
Humbrol
The Army Painter
Citadel
P3 Paints
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Match difficulty
Found in 2 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
Possible uses for this color
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to AK Interactive Russian Blue Base?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Revell Anthracite/Anthrazit (RAL 7021) at 92% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Russian Blue Base?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Abyssal Turquoise at 79% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Russian Blue Base?
The approximate digital swatch for Russian Blue Base is a very dark moderate black with a neutral cast (hex #181F29). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Russian Blue Base with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Nato Black for a lighter step and Black Purple for a darker step, both from AK Interactive. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.