What is the difference between Sky Grey and Electric Blue?

ΔE 35 (loose). Electric Blue is noticeably darker, much more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

Sky Grey vs Electric Blue

Sky Grey

Brand: Nocturna Models
Range: N-Paint Basic
Code: NA16
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #bec7c9 (estimate)

Electric Blue

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Game Color
Code: 72.023
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #2db7d7 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 34.5, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Electric Blue is noticeably darker, much more saturated than Sky Grey.

Can I use Electric Blue instead of Sky Grey?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 35). Electric Blue is noticeably darker, much more saturated than Sky Grey.

Can I use Sky Grey instead of Electric Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Sky Grey is noticeably lighter, much more muted.

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 Sky Grey on the colour wheel See Electric Blue on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Sky Grey

Sky Grey vs Grey (70.601)Model Air · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Electric Blue
Sky Grey vs Sky Blue (71.306)Model Air · ΔE 6, close · closer than Electric Blue
Sky Grey vs USAF Light Gray (71.276)Model Air · ΔE 7, close · closer than Electric Blue

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Electric Blue

Electric Blue vs Spirit Blue (NA30)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 10, close · closer than Sky Grey
Electric Blue vs Ocean Light (NA32)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Sky Grey
Electric Blue vs Spectral Blue (NA28)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 21, loose · closer than Sky Grey

All matches: Sky Grey equivalents · Electric Blue equivalents