What is the difference between Seafoam Blue and Sky Blue?

ΔE 22 (loose). Sky Blue is noticeably lighter, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Seafoam Blue vs Sky Blue

Seafoam Blue

Brand: Reaper
Range: Master Series Paints
Code: 09195
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #519c91 (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 21.8, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Sky Blue is noticeably lighter, cooler than Seafoam Blue.

Can I use Sky Blue instead of Seafoam Blue?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 22). Sky Blue is noticeably lighter, cooler than Seafoam Blue.

Can I use Seafoam Blue instead of Sky Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Seafoam Blue is noticeably darker, 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 Seafoam Blue on the colour wheel See Sky Blue on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Seafoam Blue

Seafoam Blue vs A-28M Greyish Blue (71.319)Model Air · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Sky Blue
Seafoam Blue vs Medium Grey Blue (70.772)Model Color · ΔE 8, close · closer than Sky Blue
Seafoam Blue vs Cockpit E.G.“Faded” (71.331)Model Air · ΔE 8, close · closer than Sky Blue

Other Reaper paints close to Sky Blue

Sky Blue vs Surf Aqua (09078)Master Series Paints · ΔE 14, fair · closer than Seafoam Blue
Sky Blue vs Icy Grey (09174)Master Series Paints · ΔE 23, loose
Sky Blue vs Sky Blue (09018)Master Series Paints · ΔE 23, loose

All matches: Seafoam Blue equivalents · Sky Blue equivalents