N7 Neutral Gray vs Light Blue

N7 Neutral Gray

Brand
Golden
Range
Heavy Body Acrylics
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#afb3b2 (estimate)

Light Blue

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Model Air
Code
71.328
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#b8c6b2 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Light Blue is a little lighter, more saturated than N7 Neutral Gray.

Can I use Light Blue instead of N7 Neutral Gray?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Light Blue is a little lighter, more saturated than N7 Neutral Gray.

Can I use N7 Neutral Gray instead of Light Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: N7 Neutral Gray is a little darker, more muted.

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 N7 Neutral Gray on the colour wheel See Light Blue on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to N7 Neutral Gray

Other Golden paints close to Light Blue

All matches: N7 Neutral Gray equivalents · Light Blue equivalents

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