What is the difference between Granite Stone and Sky Blue?

ΔE 14 (fair). Sky Blue is noticeably lighter. Swatch colours are estimates.

Granite Stone vs Sky Blue

Granite Stone

Brand: Nocturna Models
Range: N-Paint Basic
Code: NA14
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #b5b1aa (estimate)

Sky Blue

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.306
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #c1d5d2 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Sky Blue is noticeably lighter than Granite Stone.

Can I use Sky Blue instead of Granite Stone?

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

Can I use Granite Stone instead of Sky Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Granite Stone is noticeably darker.

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 Granite Stone on the colour wheel See Sky Blue on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Granite Stone

Granite Stone vs Stonewall Grey (72.049)Game Color · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Sky Blue
Granite Stone vs Light Green Grey (70.971)Model Color · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Sky Blue
Granite Stone vs USAF Light Gray (71.276)Model Air · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Sky Blue

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Sky Blue

Sky Blue vs Sky Grey (NA16)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 6, close · closer than Granite Stone
Sky Blue vs Northern Flesh (NA08)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 16, loose
Sky Blue vs Sketching White (AUX01)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 17, loose

All matches: Granite Stone equivalents · Sky Blue equivalents