Weathered Blue vs Russian AF Blue

Weathered Blue

Brand
Reaper
Range
Master Series Paints
Code
09153
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#507b95 (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 14.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Russian AF Blue is a little lighter, much more saturated than Weathered Blue.

Can I use Russian AF Blue instead of Weathered Blue?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Russian AF Blue is a little lighter, much more saturated than Weathered Blue.

Can I use Weathered Blue instead of Russian AF Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Weathered Blue is a little darker, much 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 Weathered Blue on the colour wheel See Russian AF Blue on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Weathered Blue

Other Reaper paints close to Russian AF Blue

All matches: Weathered Blue equivalents · Russian AF Blue equivalents

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