In our digital catalog, Sky is classified as a cool green, light and moderate. Tamiya IJN Grey is a computed darker-color suggestion for a shade test. Revell Sky RAF/Himmelblau RAF is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 76 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. Check paint type, sheen and coverage as well as the swatch before choosing a substitute.
Sky equivalents in other ranges
The catalog has no same-type candidate scoring at least 78% for Sky. Broader catalog coverage or a physical test may reveal options the digital table misses.
The stored swatch for Revell Sky RAF/Himmelblau RAF is slightly lighter and more muted than the swatch for Sky. This is a digital comparison; check the actual paints before changing a recipe.
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.
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Found in 0 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
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What is the closest equivalent to Tamiya Sky?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Revell Sky RAF/Himmelblau RAF at 76% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Sky?
The approximate digital swatch for Sky is a light moderate green with a cool undertone (hex #A8C8A0). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Sky with?
A computed darker-color suggestion for Sky is IJN Grey from Tamiya. No lighter step is stored in this catalog's ladder; compare test patches to build a highlight recipe.