Royal Blue vs Caledor Sky

Royal Blue

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Fanatic
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#0057a5 (estimate)

Caledor Sky

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

How close are they?

ΔE 9.0, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Caledor Sky is more muted than Royal Blue.

✓ Herrick Games paint comparison chart lists these two as equivalents.

Can I use Caledor Sky instead of Royal Blue?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Caledor Sky is more muted than Royal Blue.

Can I use Royal Blue instead of Caledor Sky?

The same difference applies the other way round: Royal Blue is 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 Royal Blue on the colour wheel See Caledor Sky on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Royal Blue

Other Army Painter paints close to Caledor Sky

All matches: Royal Blue equivalents · Caledor Sky equivalents

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