The stored digital swatch for Satin Blue is a dark vivid blue with a cool undertone. The catalog suggests Sea Blue as a darker color and French Blue as a lighter color to test, both from Humbrol. The Army Painter Regal Blue is a close digital color candidate at 91 percent within the same broad paint-type group. A high digital score does not certify a physical match; compare it with the original after drying.
Satin Blue equivalents in other ranges
These candidates compare the stored digital color of Satin Blue with other brands. Same-type results are prioritized, with color scores shown for each option.
- Closest The Army Painter equivalent: The Army Painter Regal Blue, a small digital color distance (delta E 1.8).
- Nearest in the Citadel catalog: Citadel Alaitoc Blue, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.1).
- Best Vallejo option: Vallejo Royal Blue, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.4).
- From P3 Paints: P3 Paints Stormguard Blue, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.5).
- Tamiya's closest color: Tamiya X-4 Blue, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.8).
- Nearest in the Green Stuff World catalog: Green Stuff World Marine Blue, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.9).
The stored swatches have a small digital color distance of delta E 1.8. 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.
The Army Painter
Citadel
Vallejo
P3 Paints
Tamiya
Green Stuff World
Scale75
Two Thin Coats
Monument Pro Acryl
Revell
AK Interactive
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
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Found in 2 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 Satin Blue?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is The Army Painter Regal Blue at 91% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Satin Blue?
The approximate digital swatch for Satin Blue is a dark vivid blue with a cool undertone (hex #0F4C81). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Satin Blue with?
The digital catalog suggests testing French Blue for a lighter step and Sea Blue for a darker step, both from Humbrol. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.