Grey Blue vs IDF Blue

Grey Blue

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Standard / Signature / AMP
Code
055
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#7a94b0 (estimate)

IDF Blue

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Model Air
Code
71.113
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#4f7287 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. IDF Blue is noticeably darker, cooler than Grey Blue.

Can I use IDF Blue instead of Grey Blue?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). IDF Blue is noticeably darker, cooler than Grey Blue.

Can I use Grey Blue instead of IDF Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Grey Blue is noticeably lighter, warmer.

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 Grey Blue on the colour wheel See IDF Blue on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Grey Blue

Other Pro Acryl paints close to IDF Blue

All matches: Grey Blue equivalents · IDF Blue equivalents

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