Crystal Blue vs Caledor Sky

Crystal Blue

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Air
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#1070c0 (estimate)

Caledor Sky

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Base
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#1a5a9a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Caledor Sky is a little darker, more muted than Crystal Blue.

Can I use Caledor Sky instead of Crystal Blue?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Caledor Sky is a little darker, more muted than Crystal Blue.

Can I use Crystal Blue instead of Caledor Sky?

The same difference applies the other way round: Crystal Blue is a little lighter, 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 Crystal Blue on the colour wheel See Caledor Sky on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Crystal Blue

Other Army Painter paints close to Caledor Sky

All matches: Crystal Blue equivalents · Caledor Sky equivalents

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