Field Blue is a muted, greyish blue — the understated tone behind WWI and WWII field uniforms, and a handy subdued blue for any cloth that should look practical rather than showy. A quietly useful shade from Vallejo's Model Color range.
At a glance
- Type: acrylic, from the Vallejo Model Color range
- Finish: matt and opaque
- Volume: 17ml dropper bottle
- Use: brush painting miniatures and scale models; airbrush-ready when thinned
Best for
- WWI and WWII field uniforms
- Muted, practical blue cloth
- Smooth, self-levelling coats with minimal brushstrokes
Shade it with a dark blue-grey and highlight gently for uniforms that look worn on campaign rather than fresh off the parade ground.
The subdued blue of the trenches. Pair it with a grey-blue shade and a pale highlight.
