What is the difference between Grey Goose and Elfic Blue?

ΔE 26 (loose). Elfic Blue is a little lighter, much more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

Grey Goose vs Elfic Blue

Grey Goose

Brand: Bear Cavalry
Range: Bear Cavalry Paints
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #8a959c (estimate)

Elfic Blue

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Game Color
Code: 72.117
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #78a2d6 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 26.3, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Elfic Blue is a little lighter, much more saturated than Grey Goose.

Can I use Elfic Blue instead of Grey Goose?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 26). Elfic Blue is a little lighter, much more saturated than Grey Goose.

Can I use Grey Goose instead of Elfic Blue?

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

See Grey Goose on the colour wheel See Elfic Blue on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Grey Goose

Grey Goose vs Pale Blue Grey (71.046)Model Air · ΔE 1, very close · closer than Elfic Blue
Grey Goose vs USN Light Ghost Grey (70.615)Model Air · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Elfic Blue
Grey Goose vs Dark Ghost Gray (71.120)Model Air · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Elfic Blue

Other Bear Cavalry paints close to Elfic Blue

Elfic Blue vs Twilight at GettysburgBear Cavalry Paints · ΔE 16, loose · closer than Grey Goose
Elfic Blue vs Freezing MoonBear Cavalry Paints · ΔE 26, loose · closer than Grey Goose
Elfic Blue vs Iron ManBear Cavalry Paints · ΔE 28, loose

All matches: Grey Goose equivalents · Elfic Blue equivalents