What is the difference between WWI German Grey-Green Primer and Light Blue?

ΔE 3 (very close). Light Blue is cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

WWI German Grey-Green Primer vs Light Blue

WWI German Grey-Green Primer

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen Air Series
Code: AK11808
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #b7c4aa (estimate)

Light Blue

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.328
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #b8c6b2 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 3.3, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Light Blue is cooler than WWI German Grey-Green Primer.

Can I use Light Blue instead of WWI German Grey-Green Primer?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 3). Light Blue is cooler than WWI German Grey-Green Primer.

Can I use WWI German Grey-Green Primer instead of Light Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: WWI German Grey-Green Primer is 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 WWI German Grey-Green Primer on the colour wheel See Light Blue on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to WWI German Grey-Green Primer

WWI German Grey-Green Primer vs USAAF Light Gray (71.296)Model Air · ΔE 7, close
WWI German Grey-Green Primer vs White Grey (71.119)Model Air · ΔE 9, close
WWI German Grey-Green Primer vs IJA Grey Green (71.326)Model Air · ΔE 10, close

Other AK Interactive paints close to Light Blue

Light Blue vs Pale Blue (AK11161)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 6, very close
Light Blue vs RLM 76 Version 1 (AK11827)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 6, very close
Light Blue vs RAF Sky / FS 34424 (AK11844)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 6, close

All matches: WWI German Grey-Green Primer equivalents · Light Blue equivalents