Blue from Monument Pro Acryl scores 95 percent against the stored swatch and shares its broad paint-type group. In our digital catalog, Blue/Blau (RAL 5005) is classified as a cool blue, dark and vivid. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Ultramarine Blue (RAL 5002) and Ultramarine/Ultramarinblau (RAL 5002), both Revell paints selected from the digital catalog. Digital similarity provides a shortlist; compare the actual paints before continuing a project.
Blue/Blau (RAL 5005) equivalents, brand by brand
These candidates compare the stored digital color of Blue/Blau (RAL 5005) with other brands. Same-type results are prioritized, with color scores shown for each option.
- Closest Monument Pro Acryl equivalent: Monument Pro Acryl Blue, very close stored digital colors (delta E 0.9).
- Green Stuff World's closest color: Green Stuff World Imperium Blue, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.0).
- Nearest in the AK Interactive catalog: AK Interactive Ultramarine, similar digital colors (delta E 3.4).
- Best Citadel option: Citadel Night Lords Blue, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.9).
- From Vallejo: Vallejo Blue, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.9).
- The P3 Paints pick: P3 Paints Cygnar Blue, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.4).
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.
Monument Pro Acryl
Green Stuff World
AK Interactive
Citadel
Vallejo
P3 Paints
The Army Painter
Tamiya
Humbrol
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 Revell Blue/Blau (RAL 5005)?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Monument Pro Acryl Blue at 95% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Citadel equivalent of Blue/Blau (RAL 5005)?
A Citadel candidate to check is Night Lords Blue at 76% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Blue/Blau (RAL 5005)?
The approximate digital swatch for Blue/Blau (RAL 5005) is a dark vivid blue with a cool undertone (hex #002E7A). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Blue/Blau (RAL 5005) with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Ultramarine/Ultramarinblau (RAL 5002) for a lighter step and Ultramarine Blue (RAL 5002) for a darker step, both from Revell. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.