What is the difference between Ocean Gray (FS35164) and USAF Light Blue?

ΔE 5 (very close). USAF Light Blue is a little lighter. Swatch colours are estimates.

Ocean Gray (FS35164) vs USAF Light Blue

Ocean Gray (FS35164)

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen AFV Series
Code: AK11341
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #485a68 (estimate)

USAF Light Blue

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.111
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #4d6476 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 4.8, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. USAF Light Blue is a little lighter than Ocean Gray (FS35164).

Can I use USAF Light Blue instead of Ocean Gray (FS35164)?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 5). USAF Light Blue is a little lighter than Ocean Gray (FS35164).

Can I use Ocean Gray (FS35164) instead of USAF Light Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Ocean Gray (FS35164) is a little darker.

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 Ocean Gray (FS35164) on the colour wheel See USAF Light Blue on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Ocean Gray (FS35164)

Ocean Gray (FS35164) vs Engine Gray (71.048)Model Air · ΔE 4, very close · closer than USAF Light Blue
Ocean Gray (FS35164) vs Intermediate Blue (71.299)Model Air · ΔE 4, very close · closer than USAF Light Blue
Ocean Gray (FS35164) vs Med. Gunship Gray (71.097)Model Air · ΔE 4, very close · closer than USAF Light Blue

Other AK Interactive paints close to USAF Light Blue

USAF Light Blue vs Russian Blue (AK17078)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 5, very close
USAF Light Blue vs WWI French Artillery Grey (AK11303)3rd Gen AFV Series · ΔE 5, very close
USAF Light Blue vs RAF PRU Blue BS381C/636 (AK11852)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 5, very close

All matches: Ocean Gray (FS35164) equivalents · USAF Light Blue equivalents