In the pot, Sky reads as a cool green, light and moderate. For modelling, drop to Cement in the recesses and step up to JN Grey on the edges, both Tamiya paints. Sky is a bit distinctive: no other brand carries a strong same-finish match, though Revell Sky RAF/Himmelblau RAF comes nearest at 76 percent. Any substitute is a mixing base rather than a drop-in, so tune it on the model.
Sky equivalents in other ranges
This is one of the colors that keeps Tamiya pots in painters' cases. Across the mapped brands, nothing qualifies as a real equivalent.
Even the nearest color, Revell Sky RAF/Himmelblau RAF, dries slightly lighter and more muted than Sky, so any substitute will change how the scheme reads.
How to read the score
90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
Revell
Humbrol
The Army Painter
Citadel
AK Interactive
Vallejo
Two Thin Coats
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
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Found in 0 other brands with a same-finish match.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Tamiya Sky?
The closest same-finish match is Revell Sky RAF/Himmelblau RAF at 76% color similarity.
What color is Sky?
Sky is a light moderate green with a cool undertone (hex #A8C8A0).