What is the difference between Aegis Aqua and Sky Grey?

ΔE 33 (loose). Sky Grey is noticeably lighter, much more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

Aegis Aqua vs Sky Grey

Aegis Aqua

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Fanatic
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #41afd1 (estimate)

Sky Grey

Brand: Nocturna Models
Range: N-Paint Basic
Code: NA16
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #bec7c9 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 32.6, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Sky Grey is noticeably lighter, much more muted than Aegis Aqua.

Can I use Sky Grey instead of Aegis Aqua?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 33). Sky Grey is noticeably lighter, much more muted than Aegis Aqua.

Can I use Aegis Aqua instead of Sky Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: Aegis Aqua is noticeably darker, much more saturated.

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 Aegis Aqua on the colour wheel See Sky Grey on the colour wheel

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Aegis Aqua

Aegis Aqua vs Ocean Light (NA32)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 6, close · closer than Sky Grey
Aegis Aqua vs Spirit Blue (NA30)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 10, close · closer than Sky Grey
Aegis Aqua vs Spectral Blue (NA28)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 18, loose · closer than Sky Grey

Other Army Painter paints close to Sky Grey

Sky Grey vs Company GreyWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Aegis Aqua
Sky Grey vs Yeti WhiteWarpaints Air · ΔE 6, close · closer than Aegis Aqua
Sky Grey vs Brigade GreyWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 8, close · closer than Aegis Aqua

All matches: Aegis Aqua equivalents · Sky Grey equivalents