What is the difference between Ocean Light and Elfic Blue?

ΔE 15 (loose). Elfic Blue is a little darker, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Ocean Light vs Elfic Blue

Ocean Light

Brand: Nocturna Models
Range: N-Paint Basic
Code: NA32
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #63b5da (estimate)

Elfic Blue

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Game Color
Code: 72.117
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #78a2d6 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 15.5, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Elfic Blue is a little darker, warmer than Ocean Light.

Can I use Elfic Blue instead of Ocean Light?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 15). Elfic Blue is a little darker, warmer than Ocean Light.

Can I use Ocean Light instead of Elfic Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Ocean Light is a little lighter, 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 Ocean Light on the colour wheel See Elfic Blue on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Ocean Light

Ocean Light vs Sky Blue (70.961)Model Color · ΔE 9, close · closer than Elfic Blue
Ocean Light vs Light Sea Blue (71.089)Model Air · ΔE 9, close · closer than Elfic Blue
Ocean Light vs Electric Blue (72.023)Game Color · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Elfic Blue

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Elfic Blue

Elfic Blue vs Ignis Fatuus (NA31)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 16, loose
Elfic Blue vs Spectral Blue (NA28)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 25, loose
Elfic Blue vs Spirit Blue (NA30)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 27, loose

All matches: Ocean Light equivalents · Elfic Blue equivalents