This is a common color; 5 other brands cover it, the nearest being Tamiya Blue at 100 percent. Color-wise this is a vivid, dark blue leaning cool. For modelling, drop to Satin Blue in the recesses and step up to Middle Blue on the edges, both Humbrol paints. In practice you can substitute across brands here without anyone noticing at arm's length.
French Blue equivalents across other brands
The short answer: yes, French Blue has a true equivalent. If the pot runs dry mid project, here is the closest color each brand offers.
Closest Tamiya equivalent: Tamiya Blue, indistinguishable once dry (delta E 0.0).
- Nearest in the Two Thin Coats catalog: Two Thin Coats Eldar Robe, a swap nobody spots at arm's length (delta E 1.8).
- Best Scale75 option: Scale75 Mediterranean Blue, close enough that batch variation matters more (delta E 1.8).
- From Monument Pro Acryl: Monument Pro Acryl Faded Ultramarine, close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 3.9).
- The Army Painter's closest color: The Army Painter Regal Blue, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 4.0).
- Nearest in the P3 Paints catalog: P3 Paints Stormguard Blue, a usable stand-in rather than a twin (delta E 4.6).
We checked the Lab numbers for a hidden catch and there is none: lightness and temperature both line up, so this swap is as safe as they come.
How to read the score
90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
Tamiya
Two Thin Coats
Scale75
Monument Pro Acryl
The Army Painter
P3 Paints
Citadel
Green Stuff World
Vallejo
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What is the closest equivalent to Humbrol French Blue?
The closest same-finish match is Tamiya Blue at 100% color similarity.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of French Blue?
Yes. The closest The Army Painter option is Regal Blue at 80%, a same-finish match.
What color is French Blue?
French Blue is a dark vivid blue with a cool undertone (hex #0055A5).
What do I highlight and shade French Blue with?
Highlight French Blue toward Middle Blue and shade it down into Satin Blue, both Humbrol paints in the same finish family.