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
Pro Acryl
Range
Standard / Signature / AMP
Code
012
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#4a90d0 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Sky Blue is noticeably lighter than Imrik Blue.

Can I use Sky Blue instead of Imrik Blue?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Sky Blue is noticeably lighter 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.

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 Pro Acryl paints close to Imrik Blue

Other Citadel paints close to Sky Blue

All matches: Imrik Blue equivalents · Sky Blue equivalents

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