Two Thin Coats Seafarer Blue is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 84 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. The digital color reference is a moderate, mid-tone blue leaning cool. Digital color suggestions within Vallejo are Pastel Blue for a darker step and Frost for a lighter step. A shared broad paint type does not guarantee the same sheen, opacity or thinner compatibility.
Deep Sky Blue equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for Vallejo Deep Sky Blue have lower same-type color scores or belong to a different paint-type group. Use the digital values to choose a test candidate.
Closest Two Thin Coats equivalent: Two Thin Coats Seafarer Blue, similar digital colors (delta E 3.2).
From The Army Painter: The Army Painter Arctic Gem, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.5).
Citadel's closest color: Citadel Lothern Blue, similar digital colors (delta E 4.0).
Nearest in the Revell catalog: Revell 50 Light Blue Gloss, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.8).
The stored colors differ by delta E 3.2 without a dominant lightness, warmth or saturation shift under our display rules. This describes the digital values, not the appearance of dried paint.
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.
Two Thin Coats
The Army Painter
Citadel
Revell
Humbrol
AK Interactive
Scale75
Tamiya
Green Stuff World
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
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Found in 3 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
Possible uses for this color
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Vallejo Deep Sky Blue?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Two Thin Coats Seafarer Blue at 84% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of Deep Sky Blue?
A The Army Painter candidate to check is Arctic Gem at 83% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Deep Sky Blue?
The approximate digital swatch for Deep Sky Blue is a mid-tone moderate blue with a cool undertone (hex #4D95C5). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Deep Sky Blue with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Frost for a lighter step and Pastel Blue for a darker step, both from Vallejo. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.