The stored digital swatch for Sky Blue is a light moderate teal with a cool undertone. Digital color suggestions within AK Interactive are Blue Grey for a darker step and MiG-25/MiG-31 Grey for a lighter step. The leading same-type candidate, Vallejo Sky Blue, scores 83 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. The score describes approximate digital colors, so assess any candidate on a test piece.
Sky Blue equivalents in other ranges
Review paint type as well as the color score for Sky Blue. These are approximate digital references, and a matching medium or sheen is not established by the group label.
Closest Vallejo equivalent: Vallejo Sky Blue, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.4).
The Army Painter's closest color: The Army Painter Bright Sapphire, a broader digital color reference (delta E 6.1).
Nearest in the Humbrol catalog: Humbrol 122 Israeli Light Blue, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 6.8).
Best Monument Pro Acryl option: Monument Pro Acryl White Blue, a broader digital color reference (delta E 6.8).
Our digital comparison places Vallejo Sky Blue slightly darker and cooler than the original swatch. Use that as a clue for selecting test paints, not a prediction of dried-paint appearance.
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
The Army Painter
Humbrol
Monument Pro Acryl
Citadel
Two Thin Coats
Tamiya
Scale75
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Found in 1 other brand 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 Sky Blue?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Vallejo Sky Blue at 83% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Sky Blue?
The approximate digital swatch for Sky Blue is a light moderate teal with a cool undertone (hex #87C2D4). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Sky Blue with?
The digital catalog suggests testing MiG-25/MiG-31 Grey for a lighter step and Blue Grey for a darker step, both from AK Interactive. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.