50 Light Blue/Lichtblau (RAL 5012)
Base · #0089B6
Light Blue/Lichtblau (RAL 5012)'s approximate swatch sits in the teal family: mid-tone in tone, vivid in saturation, cool in cast. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Grünblau (RAL 5001) and Light Blue Gloss, both Revell paints selected from the digital catalog. The leading same-type candidate, The Army Painter Phalanx Blue, scores 87 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. The score describes approximate digital colors, so assess any candidate on a test piece.
Light Blue/Lichtblau (RAL 5012) equivalents in other ranges
Review paint type as well as the color score for Light Blue/Lichtblau (RAL 5012). These are approximate digital references, and a matching medium or sheen is not established by the group label.
Closest The Army Painter equivalent: The Army Painter Phalanx Blue, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.5).
From Two Thin Coats: Two Thin Coats Sentient Turquoise, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.1).
AK Interactive's closest color: AK Interactive Ducat Blue, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.3).
Nearest in the Humbrol catalog: Humbrol 48 Mediterranean Blue, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.2).
The stored colors differ by delta E 2.5 without a dominant lightness, warmth or saturation shift under our display rules. This describes the digital values, not the appearance of dried paint.
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
Two Thin Coats
AK Interactive
Humbrol
Citadel
Vallejo
Scale75
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
Match difficulty
Found in 1 other brand 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 Light Blue/Lichtblau (RAL 5012)?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is The Army Painter Phalanx Blue at 87% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Light Blue/Lichtblau (RAL 5012)?
The approximate digital swatch for Light Blue/Lichtblau (RAL 5012) is a mid-tone vivid teal with a cool undertone (hex #0089B6). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Light Blue/Lichtblau (RAL 5012) with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Light Blue Gloss for a lighter step and Grünblau (RAL 5001) for a darker step, both from Revell. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.