Arcane Blue vs Russ. AF Light Blue

Arcane Blue

Brand
Formula P3
Range
Formula P3
Code
93049
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#83d6d8 (estimate)

Russ. AF Light Blue

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Model Air
Code
71.342
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#9cc9bb (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Russ. AF Light Blue is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Arcane Blue.

Can I use Russ. AF Light Blue instead of Arcane Blue?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Russ. AF Light Blue is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Arcane Blue.

Can I use Arcane Blue instead of Russ. AF Light Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Arcane Blue is a little lighter, more saturated, 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 Arcane Blue on the colour wheel See Russ. AF Light Blue on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Arcane Blue

Other Formula P3 paints close to Russ. AF Light Blue

All matches: Arcane Blue equivalents · Russ. AF Light Blue equivalents

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