What is the difference between JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue and Pastel Blue?

ΔE 11 (fair). Pastel Blue is more muted, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue vs Pastel Blue

JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Mr. Color
Code: C-374
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #517ba7 (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 10.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Pastel Blue is more muted, cooler than JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue.

Can I use Pastel Blue instead of JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Pastel Blue is more muted, cooler than JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue.

Can I use JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue instead of Pastel Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue is more saturated, 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 JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue on the colour wheel See Pastel Blue on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue

JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue vs UK Azure Blue (71.108)Model Air · ΔE 7, close · closer than Pastel Blue
JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue vs Deep Sky Blue (70.844)Model Color · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Pastel Blue
JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue vs Grey Blue (70.943)Model Color · ΔE 12, fair

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Pastel Blue

Pastel Blue vs Intermediate Blue FS35164 (C-366)Mr. Color · ΔE 7, close · closer than JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue
Pastel Blue vs Gray (H-22)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 9, close · closer than JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue
Pastel Blue vs Neutral Gray (H-53)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 9, close · closer than JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue

All matches: JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue equivalents · Pastel Blue equivalents