Meredius Blue vs Russ. AF Light Blue

Meredius Blue

Brand
Formula P3
Range
Formula P3
Code
93048
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#29b4b9 (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 24.0, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Russ. AF Light Blue is noticeably lighter, much more muted, warmer than Meredius Blue.

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

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 24). Russ. AF Light Blue is noticeably lighter, much more muted, warmer than Meredius Blue.

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

The same difference applies the other way round: Meredius Blue is noticeably darker, much 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 Meredius Blue on the colour wheel See Russ. AF Light Blue on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Meredius Blue

Other Formula P3 paints close to Russ. AF Light Blue

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

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