What is the difference between Spectral Blue and Russian AF Blue?

ΔE 11 (fair). Russian AF Blue is a little lighter, more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

Spectral Blue vs Russian AF Blue

Spectral Blue

Brand: Nocturna Models
Range: N-Paint Basic
Code: NA28
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #26809a (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 11.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Russian AF Blue is a little lighter, more saturated than Spectral Blue.

Can I use Russian AF 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). Russian AF Blue is a little lighter, more saturated than Spectral Blue.

Can I use Spectral Blue instead of Russian AF Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Spectral Blue is a little 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 Russian AF 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 Russian AF Blue
Spectral Blue vs Turquoise (72.024)Game Color · ΔE 9, close · closer than Russian AF Blue
Spectral Blue vs AMT-7 Greyish Blue (71.318)Model Air · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Russian AF Blue

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Russian AF Blue

Russian AF Blue vs Ocean Light (NA32)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 13, fair
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: Spectral Blue equivalents · Russian AF Blue equivalents