The leading result in the same broad paint-type group is The Army Painter Abyssal Blue, scoring 88 percent digital color similarity. Grünblau (RAL 5001)'s approximate swatch sits in the blue family: dark in tone, moderate in saturation, cool in cast. Digital color suggestions within Revell are Dark green RAF/Dunkelgrün RAF for a darker step and Gunship Grey USAF/Geschützgrau USAF for a lighter step. A shared broad paint type does not guarantee the same sheen, opacity or thinner compatibility.
Grünblau (RAL 5001) equivalents in other ranges
1 of the 11 brands with a listed match have a candidate in the same broad paint-type group scoring at least 88% digital color similarity to Revell Grünblau (RAL 5001).
- Closest The Army Painter equivalent: The Army Painter Abyssal Blue, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.4).
- Best Citadel option: Citadel Thousand Sons Blue, similar digital colors (delta E 2.7).
- From Monument Pro Acryl: Monument Pro Acryl Dark Turquoise, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.0).
- Vallejo's closest color: Vallejo Turquoise, similar digital colors (delta E 3.3).
- Nearest in the Humbrol catalog: Humbrol 115 Russian Blue, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.5).
- Best P3 Paints option: P3 Paints Gravedigger Denim, similar digital colors (delta E 3.7).
The stored swatch for The Army Painter Abyssal Blue is slightly cooler and more saturated than the swatch for Grünblau (RAL 5001). 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.
The Army Painter
Citadel
Monument Pro Acryl
Vallejo
Humbrol
P3 Paints
Scale75
AK Interactive
Two Thin Coats
Tamiya
Green Stuff World
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Found in 7 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 Revell Grünblau (RAL 5001)?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is The Army Painter Abyssal Blue at 88% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Grünblau (RAL 5001)?
The approximate digital swatch for Grünblau (RAL 5001) is a dark moderate blue with a cool undertone (hex #1D4C64). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Grünblau (RAL 5001) with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Gunship Grey USAF/Geschützgrau USAF for a lighter step and Dark green RAF/Dunkelgrün RAF for a darker step, both from Revell. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.