Caledor Sky vs Blue

Caledor Sky

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

Blue

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Standard / Signature / AMP
Code
005
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#1f5fb0 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Blue is more saturated than Caledor Sky.

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

Can I use Blue instead of Caledor Sky?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Blue is more saturated than Caledor Sky.

Can I use Caledor Sky instead of Blue?

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

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Caledor Sky

Other Citadel paints close to Blue

All matches: Caledor Sky equivalents · Blue equivalents

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