What is the difference between Shadow Grey and Pastel Blue?

ΔE 10 (fair). Pastel Blue is a little lighter, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Shadow Grey vs Pastel Blue

Shadow Grey

Brand: AMMO by Mig
Range: IONIC Smart Colors
Code: IONIC-0088
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #34657d (estimate)

Pastel Blue

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.901
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #5a7892 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Pastel Blue is a little lighter, warmer than Shadow Grey.

Can I use Pastel Blue instead of Shadow Grey?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Pastel Blue is a little lighter, warmer than Shadow Grey.

Can I use Shadow Grey instead of Pastel Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Shadow Grey is a little darker, cooler.

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 Shadow Grey on the colour wheel See Pastel Blue on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Shadow Grey

Shadow Grey vs IDF Blue (71.113)Model Air · ΔE 7, close · closer than Pastel Blue
Shadow Grey vs USAF Light Blue (71.111)Model Air · ΔE 8, close · closer than Pastel Blue
Shadow Grey vs Light Turquoise (70.840)Model Color · ΔE 8, close · closer than Pastel Blue

Other AMMO by Mig paints close to Pastel Blue

Pastel Blue vs Navy Blue (ATOM-20106)ATOM · ΔE 9, close · closer than Shadow Grey
Pastel Blue vs Blue Gray (ATOM-20134)ATOM · ΔE 9, close · closer than Shadow Grey
Pastel Blue vs Ocean Grey (ATOM-20137)ATOM · ΔE 9, close · closer than Shadow Grey

All matches: Shadow Grey equivalents · Pastel Blue equivalents