The stored digital swatch for Middle Blue is a mid-tone vivid blue with a cool undertone. For a possible shade and highlight, compare French Blue and Aircraft Blue, both Humbrol paints selected from the digital catalog. The leading same-type candidate, Citadel Calth Blue Clear, scores 76 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. The score describes approximate digital colors, so assess any candidate on a test piece.
Middle Blue equivalents in other ranges
No listed same-type candidate for Humbrol Middle Blue reaches our 78% similar-color threshold. The stored data does not establish which physical paints could substitute.
The stored swatch for Citadel Calth Blue Clear is slightly more muted and warmer than the swatch for Middle Blue. This is a digital comparison; check the actual paints before changing a recipe.
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.
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Found in 0 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 Middle Blue?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Citadel Calth Blue Clear at 76% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Middle Blue?
The approximate digital swatch for Middle Blue is a mid-tone vivid blue with a cool undertone (hex #318CE7). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Middle Blue with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Aircraft Blue for a lighter step and French Blue for a darker step, both from Humbrol. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.