What is the difference between Silver Grey and IDF Blue?

ΔE 6 (close). IDF Blue is more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

Silver Grey vs IDF Blue

Silver Grey

Brand: Kimera Kolors
Range: Signature Series
Code: Signature
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #556b78 (estimate)

IDF Blue

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.113
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #4f7287 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 6.3, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. IDF Blue is more saturated than Silver Grey.

Can I use IDF Blue instead of Silver Grey?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 6). IDF Blue is more saturated than Silver Grey.

Can I use Silver Grey instead of IDF Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Silver Grey is 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 Silver Grey on the colour wheel See IDF Blue on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Silver Grey

Silver Grey vs Faded P.R.U. Blue (71.109)Model Air · ΔE 3, very close · closer than IDF Blue
Silver Grey vs Intermediate Blue (71.299)Model Air · ΔE 4, very close · closer than IDF Blue
Silver Grey vs USAF Light Blue (71.111)Model Air · ΔE 4, very close · closer than IDF Blue

Other Kimera Kolors paints close to IDF Blue

IDF Blue vs Cold Armour (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 11, fair
IDF Blue vs Sea Blue (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 12, fair
IDF Blue vs Cobalt Violet Grey (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 14, fair

All matches: Silver Grey equivalents · IDF Blue equivalents