What is the difference between Sapphire Blue and Elfic Blue?

ΔE 16 (loose). Elfic Blue is noticeably darker, more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

Sapphire Blue vs Elfic Blue

Sapphire Blue

Brand: AMMO by Mig
Range: Acrylic Colors for Figures
Code: AMMO.F-519
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #a9bee0 (estimate)

Elfic Blue

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Game Color
Code: 72.117
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #78a2d6 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 16.0, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Elfic Blue is noticeably darker, more saturated than Sapphire Blue.

Can I use Elfic Blue instead of Sapphire Blue?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 16). Elfic Blue is noticeably darker, more saturated than Sapphire Blue.

Can I use Sapphire Blue instead of Elfic Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Sapphire Blue is noticeably lighter, 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 Sapphire Blue on the colour wheel See Elfic Blue on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Sapphire Blue

Sapphire Blue vs Steel Grey (72.102)Game Color · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Elfic Blue
Sapphire Blue vs Russ. AF Grey N.8 (71.345)Model Air · ΔE 14, fair · closer than Elfic Blue
Sapphire Blue vs Unders. Blue “Faded” (71.332)Model Air · ΔE 15, fair · closer than Elfic Blue

Other AMMO by Mig paints close to Elfic Blue

Elfic Blue vs Azure Blue (ATOM-20119)ATOM · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Sapphire Blue
Elfic Blue vs Rainfall Blue (IONIC-0087)IONIC Smart Colors · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Sapphire Blue
Elfic Blue vs Deep Cobalt Blue (AMMO.F-520)Acrylic Colors for Figures · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Sapphire Blue

All matches: Sapphire Blue equivalents · Elfic Blue equivalents