What is the difference between Imrik Blue and Sky Blue?

ΔE 15 (loose). Sky Blue is noticeably lighter, more saturated, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Imrik Blue vs Sky Blue

Imrik Blue

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Dry
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #2a70b0 (estimate)

Sky Blue

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Mr. Color
Code: C-34
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #0994dc (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 15.4, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Sky Blue is noticeably lighter, more saturated, cooler than Imrik Blue.

Can I use Sky Blue instead of Imrik Blue?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 15). Sky Blue is noticeably lighter, more saturated, cooler than Imrik Blue.

Can I use Imrik Blue instead of Sky Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Imrik Blue is noticeably darker, more muted, warmer.

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 Imrik Blue on the colour wheel See Sky Blue on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Imrik Blue

Imrik Blue vs Azure Blue (C-370)Mr. Color · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Sky Blue
Imrik Blue vs JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue (C-374)Mr. Color · ΔE 13, fair · closer than Sky Blue
Imrik Blue vs Sky Blue (H-25)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 15, loose

Other Citadel paints close to Sky Blue

Sky Blue vs Lothern BlueColour: Layer · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Imrik Blue
Sky Blue vs Lothern BlueColour: Air · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Imrik Blue
Sky Blue vs Hoeth BlueColour: Layer · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Imrik Blue

All matches: Imrik Blue equivalents · Sky Blue equivalents