The stored digital swatch for Mediterranean Blue is a mid-tone vivid blue with a cool undertone. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Intermediate Blue and Azure Blue, both Humbrol paints selected from the digital catalog. The leading same-type candidate, Scale75 Vanity Blue, scores 80 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. The score describes approximate digital colors, so assess any candidate on a test piece.
Mediterranean Blue equivalents in other ranges
Review paint type as well as the color score for Mediterranean Blue. These are approximate digital references, and a matching medium or sheen is not established by the group label.
Closest Scale75 equivalent: Scale75 Vanity Blue, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.1).
Vallejo's closest color: Vallejo Fluorescent Blue, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.9).
Nearest in the Revell catalog: Revell 50 Light Blue/Lichtblau (RAL 5012), a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.2).
Best Two Thin Coats option: Two Thin Coats Sentient Turquoise, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.3).
The stored swatch for Scale75 Vanity Blue is slightly warmer and more muted than the swatch for Mediterranean Blue. Test both paints over the same primer to check the actual result.
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.
Scale75
Vallejo
Revell
Two Thin Coats
AK Interactive
The Army Painter
Monument Pro Acryl
Citadel
P3 Paints
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Found in 1 other brand 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 Mediterranean Blue?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Scale75 Vanity Blue at 80% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Mediterranean Blue?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Fluorescent Blue at 75% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Mediterranean Blue?
The approximate digital swatch for Mediterranean Blue is a mid-tone vivid blue with a cool undertone (hex #007BA7). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Mediterranean Blue with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Azure Blue for a lighter step and Intermediate Blue for a darker step, both from Humbrol. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.