Blue vs Blueberry

Blue

Brand
Mr. Hobby
Range
Mr. Color
Code
C-5
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#2056ae (estimate)

Blueberry

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Fantasy-Pro
Code
74.031
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#7866bf (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 18.2, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Blueberry is noticeably lighter, warmer than Blue.

Can I use Blueberry instead of Blue?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 18). Blueberry is noticeably lighter, warmer than Blue.

Can I use Blue instead of Blueberry?

The same difference applies the other way round: Blue 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 on the colour wheel See Blueberry on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Blue

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Blueberry

All matches: Blue equivalents · Blueberry equivalents

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