What is the difference between Spectral Blue and Elfic Blue?

ΔE 25 (loose). Elfic Blue is noticeably lighter, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Spectral Blue vs Elfic Blue

Spectral Blue

Brand: Nocturna Models
Range: N-Paint Basic
Code: NA28
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #26809a (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 24.7, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Elfic Blue is noticeably lighter, warmer than Spectral Blue.

Can I use Elfic Blue instead of Spectral Blue?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 25). Elfic Blue is noticeably lighter, warmer than Spectral Blue.

Can I use Spectral Blue instead of Elfic Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Spectral Blue is noticeably darker, 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 Spectral Blue on the colour wheel See Elfic 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 Elfic Blue
Spectral Blue vs Turquoise (72.024)Game Color · ΔE 9, close · closer than Elfic Blue
Spectral Blue vs AMT-7 Greyish Blue (71.318)Model Air · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Elfic Blue

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Elfic Blue

Elfic Blue vs Ocean Light (NA32)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 15, loose · closer than Spectral Blue
Elfic Blue vs Ignis Fatuus (NA31)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 16, loose · closer than Spectral Blue
Elfic Blue vs Spirit Blue (NA30)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 27, loose

All matches: Spectral Blue equivalents · Elfic Blue equivalents