The digital color reference is a moderate, light teal leaning cool. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Aii Light Blue and Blue Grey, both AK Interactive paints selected from the digital catalog. Vallejo Sky Blue is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 86 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. Check paint type, sheen and coverage as well as the swatch before choosing a substitute.
Deep Sky Blue equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for AK Interactive 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 Vallejo equivalent: Vallejo Sky Blue, similar digital colors (delta E 2.8).
The Two Thin Coats pick: Two Thin Coats Ray Gun Glow, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.4).
Nearest in the The Army Painter catalog: The Army Painter Aegis Aqua, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.2).
Best Citadel option: Citadel Baharroth Blue, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.1).
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.
Vallejo
Two Thin Coats
The Army Painter
Citadel
Green Stuff World
Scale75
Monument Pro Acryl
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Found in 2 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 AK Interactive Deep Sky Blue?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Vallejo Sky Blue at 86% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Deep Sky Blue?
The approximate digital swatch for Deep Sky Blue is a light moderate teal with a cool undertone (hex #65B3C7). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Deep Sky Blue with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Blue Grey for a lighter step and Aii Light Blue for a darker step, both from AK Interactive. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.