What is the difference between Deep Sky Blue and Russian AF Blue?

ΔE 9 (close). Russian AF Blue is cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Deep Sky Blue vs Russian AF Blue

Deep Sky Blue

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.844
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #5594c6 (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 8.7, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Russian AF Blue is cooler than Deep Sky Blue.

Can I use Russian AF Blue instead of Deep Sky Blue?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Russian AF Blue is cooler than Deep Sky Blue.

Can I use Deep Sky Blue instead of Russian AF Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Deep Sky Blue is 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 Deep Sky Blue on the colour wheel See Russian AF Blue on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Deep Sky Blue

Deep Sky Blue vs Elfic Blue (72.117)Game Color · ΔE 8, close · closer than Russian AF Blue
Deep Sky Blue vs UK Azure Blue (71.108)Model Air · ΔE 10, fair
Deep Sky Blue vs Light Sea Blue (71.089)Model Air · ΔE 10, fair

Other Vallejo paints close to Russian AF Blue

Russian AF Blue vs Turquoise (72.024)Game Color · ΔE 8, close · closer than Deep Sky Blue
Russian AF Blue vs Light Sea Blue (71.089)Model Air · ΔE 10, close
Russian AF Blue vs Russian AF Grey N.7 (71.343)Model Air · ΔE 13, fair

All matches: Deep Sky Blue equivalents · Russian AF Blue equivalents