Baltic Blue is a dark moderate blue with a cool undertone. This is a common color; 4 other brands cover it, the nearest being P3 Paints Runeshot at 86 percent. Within the Humbrol range it ladders cleanly, Satin Dark Grey for the shadows and Slate Grey for the highlights. Treat it as an easy swap, just confirm the finish type matches before you commit.
Baltic Blue equivalents in other ranges
Baltic Blue is awkward to replace. Treat the matches below as starting points for a mix rather than straight swaps.
Closest P3 Paints equivalent: P3 Paints Runeshot, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 2.7).
Vallejo's closest color: Vallejo Electric Blue, close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 4.0).
Nearest in the AK Interactive catalog: AK Interactive Ijn/Ija Aotake, workable at tabletop distance, not up close (delta E 4.1).
Best Scale75 option: Scale75 Bering Blue, a usable stand-in rather than a twin (delta E 4.1).
Check it on a spare model first, because P3 Paints Runeshot sits slightly cooler and more saturated than the original and the difference grows over large flat panels.
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90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
P3 Paints
Vallejo
AK Interactive
Scale75
Citadel
Monument Pro Acryl
The Army Painter
Two Thin Coats
Revell
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What is the closest equivalent to Humbrol Baltic Blue?
The closest same-finish match is P3 Paints Runeshot at 86% color similarity.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Baltic Blue?
Yes. The closest Vallejo option is Electric Blue at 80%, a same-finish match.
What color is Baltic Blue?
Baltic Blue is a dark moderate blue with a cool undertone (hex #2A6478).
What do I highlight and shade Baltic Blue with?
Highlight Baltic Blue toward Slate Grey and shade it down into Satin Dark Grey, both Humbrol paints in the same finish family.