Blue Gray vs UK Azure Blue

Blue Gray

Brand
Mr. Hobby
Range
Aqueous Hobby Color
Code
H-42
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#3e688b (estimate)

UK Azure Blue

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Model Air
Code
71.108
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#6a87af (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. UK Azure Blue is noticeably lighter, warmer than Blue Gray.

Can I use UK Azure Blue instead of Blue Gray?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). UK Azure Blue is noticeably lighter, warmer than Blue Gray.

Can I use Blue Gray instead of UK Azure Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Blue Gray is noticeably darker, 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 Blue Gray on the colour wheel See UK Azure Blue on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Blue Gray

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to UK Azure Blue

All matches: Blue Gray equivalents · UK Azure Blue equivalents

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