What is the difference between Spectral Blue and AMT-7 Greyish Blue?

ΔE 11 (fair). AMT-7 Greyish Blue is a little lighter, more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

Spectral Blue vs AMT-7 Greyish Blue

Spectral Blue

Brand: Nocturna Models
Range: N-Paint Basic
Code: NA28
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #26809a (estimate)

AMT-7 Greyish Blue

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.318
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #5d899b (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. AMT-7 Greyish Blue is a little lighter, more muted than Spectral Blue.

Can I use AMT-7 Greyish Blue instead of Spectral Blue?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). AMT-7 Greyish Blue is a little lighter, more muted than Spectral Blue.

Can I use Spectral Blue instead of AMT-7 Greyish Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Spectral Blue is a little darker, more saturated.

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 Spectral Blue on the colour wheel See AMT-7 Greyish Blue on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Spectral Blue

Spectral Blue vs Blue Green (70.808)Model Color · ΔE 7, close · closer than AMT-7 Greyish Blue
Spectral Blue vs Turquoise (72.024)Game Color · ΔE 9, close · closer than AMT-7 Greyish Blue
Spectral Blue vs Russian AF Blue (71.333)Model Air · ΔE 11, fair

Other Nocturna Models paints close to AMT-7 Greyish Blue

AMT-7 Greyish Blue vs Spirit Blue (NA30)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 18, loose
AMT-7 Greyish Blue vs Ocean Light (NA32)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 20, loose
AMT-7 Greyish Blue vs Pilgrim Grey (NA13)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 22, loose

All matches: Spectral Blue equivalents · AMT-7 Greyish Blue equivalents