Weathered Blue vs UK Azure Blue

Weathered Blue

Brand
Reaper
Range
Master Series Paints
Code
09153
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#507b95 (estimate)

UK Azure Blue

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Model Air
Code
71.108
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#6a87af (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. UK Azure Blue is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Weathered Blue.

Can I use UK Azure Blue instead of Weathered Blue?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). UK Azure Blue is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Weathered Blue.

Can I use Weathered Blue instead of UK Azure Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Weathered Blue is a little darker, more muted, 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 Weathered Blue on the colour wheel See UK Azure Blue on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Weathered Blue

Other Reaper paints close to UK Azure Blue

All matches: Weathered Blue equivalents · UK Azure Blue equivalents

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