Dark Blue (RAL 5013)'s approximate swatch sits in the blue family: dark in tone, moderate in saturation, cool in cast. Humbrol Sea Blue is a close digital color candidate at 94 percent within the same broad paint-type group. Digital color suggestions within Revell are Blue (RAL 5000) for a darker step and Ultramarine/Ultramarinblau (RAL 5002) for a lighter step. Digital similarity provides a shortlist; compare the actual paints before continuing a project.
Dark Blue (RAL 5013) equivalents in other ranges
These candidates compare the stored digital color of Dark Blue (RAL 5013) with other brands. Same-type results are prioritized, with color scores shown for each option.
- Closest Humbrol equivalent: Humbrol 181 Sea Blue, a small digital color distance (delta E 1.3).
- Best The Army Painter option: The Army Painter Triumphant Navy, similar digital colors (delta E 2.8).
- From AK Interactive: AK Interactive Deep Blue, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.8).
- The P3 Paints pick: P3 Paints Caspian Blue, similar digital colors (delta E 2.9).
- Nearest in the Tamiya catalog: Tamiya XF-17 Sea Blue, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.1).
- Best Citadel option: Citadel Night Lords Blue, similar digital colors (delta E 3.6).
The stored swatches have a small digital color distance of delta E 1.3. 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.
Humbrol
The Army Painter
AK Interactive
P3 Paints
Tamiya
Citadel
Vallejo
Green Stuff World
Scale75
Monument Pro Acryl
Two Thin Coats
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
Match difficulty
Found in 7 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 Dark Blue (RAL 5013)?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Humbrol Sea Blue at 94% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of Dark Blue (RAL 5013)?
A The Army Painter candidate to check is Triumphant Navy at 86% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Dark Blue (RAL 5013)?
The approximate digital swatch for Dark Blue (RAL 5013) is a dark moderate blue with a cool undertone (hex #193153). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Dark Blue (RAL 5013) with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Ultramarine/Ultramarinblau (RAL 5002) for a lighter step and Blue (RAL 5000) for a darker step, both from Revell. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.