What is the difference between Ocean Light and Russian AF Blue?

ΔE 13 (fair). Russian AF Blue is noticeably darker. Swatch colours are estimates.

Ocean Light vs Russian AF Blue

Ocean Light

Brand: Nocturna Models
Range: N-Paint Basic
Code: NA32
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #63b5da (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 13.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Russian AF Blue is noticeably darker than Ocean Light.

Can I use Russian AF Blue instead of Ocean Light?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Russian AF Blue is noticeably darker than Ocean Light.

Can I use Ocean Light instead of Russian AF Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Ocean Light is noticeably lighter.

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 Russian AF 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 Russian AF Blue
Ocean Light vs Light Sea Blue (71.089)Model Air · ΔE 9, close · closer than Russian AF Blue
Ocean Light vs Electric Blue (72.023)Game Color · ΔE 10, 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 Ocean Light
Russian AF Blue vs Spirit Blue (NA30)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 18, loose
Russian AF Blue vs Ignis Fatuus (NA31)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 31, loose

All matches: Ocean Light equivalents · Russian AF Blue equivalents