What is the difference between Spectral Blue and Electric Blue?

ΔE 21 (loose). Electric Blue is noticeably lighter, more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

Spectral Blue vs Electric Blue

Spectral Blue

Brand: Nocturna Models
Range: N-Paint Basic
Code: NA28
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #26809a (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 21.4, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Electric Blue is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Spectral Blue.

Can I use Electric Blue instead of Spectral Blue?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 21). Electric Blue is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Spectral Blue.

Can I use Spectral Blue instead of Electric Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Spectral Blue is noticeably darker, 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 Spectral Blue on the colour wheel See Electric 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 Electric Blue
Spectral Blue vs Turquoise (72.024)Game Color · ΔE 9, close · closer than Electric Blue
Spectral Blue vs AMT-7 Greyish Blue (71.318)Model Air · ΔE 11, fair · 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 Spectral Blue
Electric Blue vs Ocean Light (NA32)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Spectral Blue
Electric Blue vs Sky Grey (NA16)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 35, loose

All matches: Spectral Blue equivalents · Electric Blue equivalents