The stored digital swatch for Intermediate Blue is a mid-tone muted blue with a cool undertone. Grey Blue from Vallejo scores 90 percent against the stored swatch and shares its broad paint-type group. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Slate Grey and Mediterranean Blue, both Humbrol paints selected from the digital catalog. Digital similarity provides a shortlist; compare the actual paints before continuing a project.
Intermediate Blue equivalents in other ranges
These candidates compare the stored digital color of Intermediate Blue with other brands. Same-type results are prioritized, with color scores shown for each option.
- Closest Vallejo equivalent: Vallejo Grey Blue, a small digital color distance (delta E 1.9).
- Best Green Stuff World option: Green Stuff World Smoked Blue, similar digital colors (delta E 3.2).
- From Two Thin Coats: Two Thin Coats Wolf Grey, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.5).
- Citadel's closest color: Citadel Russ Grey, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.2).
- Nearest in the Monument Pro Acryl catalog: Monument Pro Acryl Grey Blue, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.5).
- Best AK Interactive option: AK Interactive English Grey, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.9).
The stored swatches have a small digital color distance of delta E 1.9. 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.
Vallejo
Green Stuff World
Two Thin Coats
Citadel
Monument Pro Acryl
AK Interactive
Tamiya
The Army Painter
Revell
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
Match difficulty
Found in 3 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 Humbrol Intermediate Blue?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Vallejo Grey Blue at 90% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Intermediate Blue?
The approximate digital swatch for Intermediate Blue is a mid-tone muted blue with a cool undertone (hex #5B6D80). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Intermediate Blue with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Mediterranean Blue for a lighter step and Slate Grey for a darker step, both from Humbrol. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.