Deep Sky Blue vs Aegis Aqua

Deep Sky Blue

Brand
AK Interactive
Range
3rd Gen Standard
Code
AK11176
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#61b4c3 (estimate)

Aegis Aqua

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Fanatic
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#41afd1 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Aegis Aqua is more saturated, cooler than Deep Sky Blue.

Can I use Aegis Aqua instead of Deep Sky Blue?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Aegis Aqua is more saturated, cooler than Deep Sky Blue.

Can I use Deep Sky Blue instead of Aegis Aqua?

The same difference applies the other way round: Deep Sky Blue is more muted, warmer.

ΔE is the colour difference between our two swatch estimates: under about 6 is close, over about 15 is loose. Real paints also differ in finish, coverage and how they thin, so test before you commit.

See Deep Sky Blue on the colour wheel See Aegis Aqua on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to Deep Sky Blue

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