Lothern Blue vs Sky Blue

How close are they?

ΔE 8.3, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Sky Blue is a little lighter, warmer than Lothern Blue.

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

Can I use Sky Blue instead of Lothern Blue?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Sky Blue is a little lighter, warmer than Lothern Blue.

Can I use Lothern Blue instead of Sky Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Lothern Blue is a little darker, 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.