What is the difference between RLM 65 Light Blue and Sky Blue?

ΔE 10 (fair). Sky Blue is more saturated, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

RLM 65 Light Blue vs Sky Blue

RLM 65 Light Blue

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Aqueous Hobby Color
Code: H-67
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #76b0b4 (estimate)

Sky Blue

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.961
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #6fb8cd (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Sky Blue is more saturated, cooler than RLM 65 Light Blue.

Can I use Sky Blue instead of RLM 65 Light Blue?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Sky Blue is more saturated, cooler than RLM 65 Light Blue.

Can I use RLM 65 Light Blue instead of Sky Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: RLM 65 Light Blue is more muted, 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 RLM 65 Light Blue on the colour wheel See Sky Blue on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to RLM 65 Light Blue

RLM 65 Light Blue vs Flanker Blue (71.337)Model Air · ΔE 6, close · closer than Sky Blue
RLM 65 Light Blue vs Unders. Blue “Faded” (71.332)Model Air · ΔE 11, fair
RLM 65 Light Blue vs Light Blue RLM76 (71.257)Model Air · ΔE 11, fair

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Sky Blue

Sky Blue vs RLM 78 Light Blue (H-418)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 7, close · closer than RLM 65 Light Blue
Sky Blue vs Interior Blue Soviet (C-392)Mr. Color · ΔE 11, fair
Sky Blue vs RLM 78 Light Blue (C-118)Mr. Color · ΔE 12, fair

All matches: RLM 65 Light Blue equivalents · Sky Blue equivalents