What is the difference between RAF PRU Blue BS381C/636 and IDF Blue?

ΔE 7 (close). IDF Blue is more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

RAF PRU Blue BS381C/636 vs IDF Blue

RAF PRU Blue BS381C/636

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen Air Series
Code: AK11852
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #556b76 (estimate)

IDF Blue

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.113
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #4f7287 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 7.2, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. IDF Blue is more saturated than RAF PRU Blue BS381C/636.

Can I use IDF Blue instead of RAF PRU Blue BS381C/636?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 7). IDF Blue is more saturated than RAF PRU Blue BS381C/636.

Can I use RAF PRU Blue BS381C/636 instead of IDF Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: RAF PRU Blue BS381C/636 is more muted.

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 RAF PRU Blue BS381C/636 on the colour wheel See IDF Blue on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to RAF PRU Blue BS381C/636

RAF PRU Blue BS381C/636 vs Faded P.R.U. Blue (71.109)Model Air · ΔE 3, very close · closer than IDF Blue
RAF PRU Blue BS381C/636 vs Intermediate Blue (71.299)Model Air · ΔE 5, very close · closer than IDF Blue
RAF PRU Blue BS381C/636 vs Ocean Gray (71.273)Model Air · ΔE 5, very close · closer than IDF Blue

Other AK Interactive paints close to IDF Blue

IDF Blue vs Strong Grey (AK17044)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 8, close
IDF Blue vs Russian Blue (AK17078)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 9, close
IDF Blue vs Winter Grey (AK17041)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 9, close

All matches: RAF PRU Blue BS381C/636 equivalents · IDF Blue equivalents