Sky Blue's approximate swatch sits in the blue family: mid-tone in tone, vivid in saturation, cool in cast. The leading result in the same broad paint-type group is Vallejo Andrea Blue, scoring 93 percent digital color similarity. For a darker step, the digital catalog suggests testing Monument Pro Acryl Faded Ultramarine. Check the candidate's medium and sheen, then compare dried test patches over the same undercoat.
Sky Blue equivalents in other ranges
These candidates compare the stored digital color of Sky Blue with other brands. Same-type results are prioritized, with color scores shown for each option.
- Closest Vallejo equivalent: Vallejo Andrea Blue, a small digital color distance (delta E 1.3).
- Best The Army Painter option: The Army Painter Crystal Blue, similar digital colors (delta E 3.0).
- From Scale75: Scale75 Sky Blue, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.5).
- Green Stuff World's closest color: Green Stuff World Summersea Blue, similar digital colors (delta E 3.7).
- Nearest in the Humbrol catalog: Humbrol 48 Mediterranean Blue, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.6).
- Best Citadel option: Citadel Caledor Sky, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.7).
Our digital comparison places Vallejo Andrea Blue slightly 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
Scale75
Green Stuff World
Humbrol
Citadel
Two Thin Coats
P3 Paints
Tamiya
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Found in 4 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Monument Pro Acryl Sky Blue?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Vallejo Andrea Blue at 93% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Sky Blue?
The approximate digital swatch for Sky Blue is a mid-tone vivid blue with a cool undertone (hex #1070A7). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Sky Blue with?
A computed darker-color suggestion for Sky Blue is Faded Ultramarine from Monument Pro Acryl. No lighter step is stored in this catalog's ladder; compare test patches to build a highlight recipe.