Pastel Blue's approximate swatch sits in the green family: very light in tone, moderate in saturation, cool in cast. The catalog suggests Wwi German Grey-Green Primer as a darker color and Grimy Grey as a lighter color to test, both from AK Interactive. Green Rust from Vallejo scores 94 percent against the stored swatch and shares its broad paint-type group. A high digital score does not certify a physical match; compare it with the original after drying.
Pastel Blue equivalents in other ranges
1 brand has a same-type candidate scoring at least 88% against Pastel Blue's approximate swatch. Compare the listed options and test the paint before substituting.
- Closest Vallejo equivalent: Vallejo Green Rust, a small digital color distance (delta E 1.2).
- From P3 Paints: P3 Paints Riven Green, similar digital colors (delta E 3.8).
- Revell's closest color: Revell 59 Sky RAF/Himmelblau RAF, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.8).
- Nearest in the Citadel catalog: Citadel Ulthuan Grey, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.7).
- Best Humbrol option: Humbrol 23 Duck Egg Blue, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 6.4).
- From The Army Painter: The Army Painter Marine Mist, a broader digital color reference (delta E 7.6).
The stored swatches have a small digital color distance of delta E 1.2. That does not measure dried-paint appearance, sheen or coverage; compare test patches before substituting.
How to read the score
96–100Very close color
88–95Close color
78–87Similar color
0–77Loose color match
Scores compare approximate digital swatches. Test the paint before substituting.
Vallejo
P3 Paints
Revell
Citadel
Humbrol
The Army Painter
Tamiya
Two Thin Coats
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Found in 2 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to AK Interactive Pastel Blue?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Vallejo Green Rust at 94% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Pastel Blue?
The approximate digital swatch for Pastel Blue is a very light moderate green with a cool undertone (hex #AFD1C0). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Pastel Blue with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Grimy Grey for a lighter step and Wwi German Grey-Green Primer for a darker step, both from AK Interactive. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.