What is the difference between Phthalo Turquoise Light and Sky Blue?

ΔE 17 (loose). Sky Blue is noticeably lighter, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Phthalo Turquoise Light vs Sky Blue

Phthalo Turquoise Light

Brand: Pro Acryl
Range: Expert Acrylics
Code: E019
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #4a8aa0 (estimate)

Sky Blue

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.961
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #6fb8cd (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 17.0, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Sky Blue is noticeably lighter, warmer than Phthalo Turquoise Light.

Can I use Sky Blue instead of Phthalo Turquoise Light?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 17). Sky Blue is noticeably lighter, warmer than Phthalo Turquoise Light.

Can I use Phthalo Turquoise Light instead of Sky Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Phthalo Turquoise Light 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 Phthalo Turquoise Light on the colour wheel See Sky Blue on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Phthalo Turquoise Light

Phthalo Turquoise Light vs AMT-7 Greyish Blue (71.318)Model Air · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Sky Blue
Phthalo Turquoise Light vs Russian AF Grey N.7 (71.343)Model Air · ΔE 7, close · closer than Sky Blue
Phthalo Turquoise Light vs Blue Green (70.808)Model Color · ΔE 8, close · closer than Sky Blue

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Sky Blue

Sky Blue vs Turquoise (054)Standard / Signature / AMP · ΔE 14, fair · closer than Phthalo Turquoise Light
Sky Blue vs Grey Blue (055)Standard / Signature / AMP · ΔE 18, loose
Sky Blue vs White Blue (S04)Standard / Signature / AMP · ΔE 19, loose

All matches: Phthalo Turquoise Light equivalents · Sky Blue equivalents