Night blue/Nachtblau (RAL 5022) from Revell scores 91 percent against the stored swatch and shares its broad paint-type group. The digital color reference is a moderate, very dark blue leaning cool. The catalog suggests Lufthansa Blue as a darker color and Matt Navy Blue as a lighter color to test, both from Humbrol. Check the candidate's medium and sheen, then compare dried test patches over the same undercoat.
Insignia Blue equivalents, brand by brand
These candidates compare the stored digital color of Insignia Blue with other brands. Same-type results are prioritized, with color scores shown for each option.
- Closest Revell equivalent: Revell 54 Night blue/Nachtblau (RAL 5022), close stored digital colors (delta E 1.9).
- Best The Army Painter option: The Army Painter Triumphant Navy, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.1).
- From AK Interactive: AK Interactive Dark Blue, similar digital colors (delta E 2.1).
- Vallejo's closest color: Vallejo Ultramarine Blue, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.5).
- Nearest in the Green Stuff World catalog: Green Stuff World Lapislazuli, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.2).
- Best P3 Paints option: P3 Paints Caspian Blue, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.3).
No single digital lightness, warmth or saturation difference exceeds our display threshold. Test the actual paint, because approximate swatches cannot certify a physical match.
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
The Army Painter
AK Interactive
Vallejo
Green Stuff World
P3 Paints
Citadel
Tamiya
Monument Pro Acryl
Scale75
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Highlight and shade ladder
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Found in 4 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Humbrol Insignia Blue?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Revell Night blue/Nachtblau (RAL 5022) at 91% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of Insignia Blue?
A The Army Painter candidate to check is Triumphant Navy at 90% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Insignia Blue?
The approximate digital swatch for Insignia Blue is a very dark moderate blue with a cool undertone (hex #1D2951). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Insignia Blue with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Matt Navy Blue for a lighter step and Lufthansa Blue for a darker step, both from Humbrol. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.