The stored digital swatch for Sky Blue is a light moderate blue with a cool undertone. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Frost and Glacier Blue, both Vallejo paints selected from the digital catalog. The leading same-type candidate, AK Interactive Deep Sky Blue, scores 86 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 AK Interactive equivalent: AK Interactive Deep Sky Blue, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.8).
The Army Painter's closest color: The Army Painter Aegis Aqua, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.2).
Nearest in the Two Thin Coats catalog: Two Thin Coats Ray Gun Glow, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 6.0).
Best Citadel option: Citadel Baharroth Blue, a broader digital color reference (delta E 6.8).
The stored colors differ by delta E 2.8 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.
AK Interactive
The Army Painter
Two Thin Coats
Citadel
Green Stuff World
Scale75
Monument Pro Acryl
Tamiya
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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 Vallejo Sky Blue?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is AK Interactive Deep Sky Blue at 86% 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 blue with a cool undertone (hex #74B8CF). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Sky Blue with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Glacier Blue for a lighter step and Frost for a darker step, both from Vallejo. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.