What is the difference between Ashen Blue and AMT-7 Greyish Blue?

ΔE 10 (fair). AMT-7 Greyish Blue is noticeably lighter. Swatch colours are estimates.

Ashen Blue vs AMT-7 Greyish Blue

Ashen Blue

Brand: Reaper
Range: Master Series Paints
Code: 09057
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #476e80 (estimate)

AMT-7 Greyish Blue

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.318
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #5d899b (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. AMT-7 Greyish Blue is noticeably lighter than Ashen Blue.

Can I use AMT-7 Greyish Blue instead of Ashen Blue?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). AMT-7 Greyish Blue is noticeably lighter than Ashen Blue.

Can I use Ashen Blue instead of AMT-7 Greyish Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Ashen Blue is noticeably darker.

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 Ashen Blue on the colour wheel See AMT-7 Greyish Blue on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Ashen Blue

Ashen Blue vs IDF Blue (71.113)Model Air · ΔE 3, very close · closer than AMT-7 Greyish Blue
Ashen Blue vs Faded P.R.U. Blue (71.109)Model Air · ΔE 4, very close · closer than AMT-7 Greyish Blue
Ashen Blue vs USAF Light Blue (71.111)Model Air · ΔE 6, very close · closer than AMT-7 Greyish Blue

Other Reaper paints close to AMT-7 Greyish Blue

AMT-7 Greyish Blue vs Weathered Blue (09153)Master Series Paints · ΔE 7, close · closer than Ashen Blue
AMT-7 Greyish Blue vs Snow Shadow (09021)Master Series Paints · ΔE 9, close · closer than Ashen Blue
AMT-7 Greyish Blue vs Pale Lichen (09084)Master Series Paints · ΔE 15, loose

All matches: Ashen Blue equivalents · AMT-7 Greyish Blue equivalents