What is the difference between Ignis Fatuus and Russian AF Blue?

ΔE 31 (loose). Russian AF Blue is noticeably darker, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Ignis Fatuus vs Russian AF Blue

Ignis Fatuus

Brand: Nocturna Models
Range: N-Paint Basic
Code: NA31
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #aca3da (estimate)

Russian AF Blue

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.333
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #3692bb (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 30.9, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Russian AF Blue is noticeably darker, cooler than Ignis Fatuus.

Can I use Russian AF Blue instead of Ignis Fatuus?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 31). Russian AF Blue is noticeably darker, cooler than Ignis Fatuus.

Can I use Ignis Fatuus instead of Russian AF Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Ignis Fatuus is noticeably lighter, 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 Ignis Fatuus on the colour wheel See Russian AF Blue on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Ignis Fatuus

Ignis Fatuus vs Lustful Purple (72.114)Game Color · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Russian AF Blue
Ignis Fatuus vs Orchid Light (74.032)Fantasy-Pro · ΔE 10, close · closer than Russian AF Blue
Ignis Fatuus vs Light Violet (70.750)Model Color · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Russian AF Blue

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Russian AF Blue

Russian AF Blue vs Spectral Blue (NA28)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Ignis Fatuus
Russian AF Blue vs Ocean Light (NA32)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 13, fair · closer than Ignis Fatuus
Russian AF Blue vs Spirit Blue (NA30)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 18, loose · closer than Ignis Fatuus

All matches: Ignis Fatuus equivalents · Russian AF Blue equivalents