The stored digital swatch for Grey Blue is a mid-tone muted blue with a cool undertone. The leading result in the same broad paint-type group is Humbrol Intermediate Blue, scoring 90 percent digital color similarity. Digital color suggestions within Vallejo are Negro for a darker step and Lavender Grey for a lighter step. A shared broad paint type does not guarantee the same sheen, opacity or thinner compatibility.
Grey Blue equivalents in other ranges
These candidates compare the stored digital color of Grey Blue with other brands. Same-type results are prioritized, with color scores shown for each option.
- Closest Humbrol equivalent: Humbrol 144 Intermediate Blue, a small digital color distance (delta E 1.9).
- Best Green Stuff World option: Green Stuff World Smoked Blue, similar digital colors (delta E 2.3).
- From Monument Pro Acryl: Monument Pro Acryl Grey Blue, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.0).
- The Two Thin Coats pick: Two Thin Coats Wolf Grey, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.4).
- Nearest in the Citadel catalog: Citadel Russ Grey, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.8).
- Best Tamiya option: Tamiya XF-50 Field Blue, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.7).
The stored swatches have a small digital color distance of delta E 1.9. 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
Green Stuff World
Monument Pro Acryl
Two Thin Coats
Citadel
Tamiya
The Army Painter
AK Interactive
Scale75
Revell
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Found in 3 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 Vallejo Grey Blue?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Humbrol Intermediate Blue at 90% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Citadel equivalent of Grey Blue?
A Citadel candidate to check is Russ Grey at 76% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Grey Blue?
The approximate digital swatch for Grey Blue is a mid-tone muted blue with a cool undertone (hex #596D85). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Grey Blue with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Lavender Grey for a lighter step and Negro for a darker step, both from Vallejo. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.