What is the difference between Cobalt Violet Grey and Pastel Blue?

ΔE 14 (fair). Pastel Blue is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Cobalt Violet Grey vs Pastel Blue

Cobalt Violet Grey

Brand: Kimera Kolors
Range: Signature Series
Code: Signature
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #666174 (estimate)

Pastel Blue

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.901
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #5a7892 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Pastel Blue is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler than Cobalt Violet Grey.

Can I use Pastel Blue instead of Cobalt Violet Grey?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Pastel Blue is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler than Cobalt Violet Grey.

Can I use Cobalt Violet Grey instead of Pastel Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Cobalt Violet Grey is a little darker, more muted, warmer.

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 Cobalt Violet Grey on the colour wheel See Pastel Blue on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Cobalt Violet Grey

Cobalt Violet Grey vs Sea Grey (71.049)Model Air · ΔE 7, close · closer than Pastel Blue
Cobalt Violet Grey vs Ocean Gray (71.273)Model Air · ΔE 8, close · closer than Pastel Blue
Cobalt Violet Grey vs Intermediate Blue (71.299)Model Air · ΔE 9, close · closer than Pastel Blue

Other Kimera Kolors paints close to Pastel Blue

Pastel Blue vs Silver Grey (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 9, close · closer than Cobalt Violet Grey
Pastel Blue vs Cold Armour (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Cobalt Violet Grey
Pastel Blue vs Sea Blue (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 14, fair

All matches: Cobalt Violet Grey equivalents · Pastel Blue equivalents