Caledor Sky vs Blue

Caledor Sky

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

Blue

Brand
Mr. Hobby
Range
Aqueous Hobby Color
Code
H-5
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#2056ae (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 16.0, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Blue is much more saturated, warmer than Caledor Sky.

Can I use Blue instead of Caledor Sky?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 16). Blue is much more saturated, warmer than Caledor Sky.

Can I use Caledor Sky instead of Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Caledor Sky is much more muted, cooler.

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 Caledor Sky on the colour wheel See Blue on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Caledor Sky

Other Citadel paints close to Blue

All matches: Caledor Sky equivalents · Blue equivalents

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