What is the difference between Intermediate Blue FS35164 and Grey Blue?

ΔE 5 (very close). Grey Blue is more saturated, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Intermediate Blue FS35164 vs Grey Blue

Intermediate Blue FS35164

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Mr. Color
Code: C-366
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #536a7d (estimate)

Grey Blue

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.943
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #546c87 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 4.9, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Grey Blue is more saturated, warmer than Intermediate Blue FS35164.

Can I use Grey Blue instead of Intermediate Blue FS35164?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 5). Grey Blue is more saturated, warmer than Intermediate Blue FS35164.

Can I use Intermediate Blue FS35164 instead of Grey Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Intermediate Blue FS35164 is more muted, 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 Intermediate Blue FS35164 on the colour wheel See Grey Blue on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Intermediate Blue FS35164

Intermediate Blue FS35164 vs USAF Light Blue (71.111)Model Air · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Grey Blue
Intermediate Blue FS35164 vs Intermediate Blue (71.299)Model Air · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Grey Blue
Intermediate Blue FS35164 vs IDF Blue (71.113)Model Air · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Grey Blue

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Grey Blue

Grey Blue vs Gray (H-22)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 6, close
Grey Blue vs Neutral Gray (H-53)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 6, close
Grey Blue vs Neutral Gray (N-22)Acrysion · ΔE 6, close

All matches: Intermediate Blue FS35164 equivalents · Grey Blue equivalents