Cadre Grey vs Light Blue (Luftwaffe)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Light Blue (Luftwaffe) is a little lighter, more saturated than Cadre Grey.

Can I use Light Blue (Luftwaffe) instead of Cadre Grey?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Light Blue (Luftwaffe) is a little lighter, more saturated than Cadre Grey.

Can I use Cadre Grey instead of Light Blue (Luftwaffe)?

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