In our digital catalog, Pale Blue is classified as a neutral grey, light and muted. The catalog suggests Light Grey as a darker color and Sky Grey as a lighter color to test, both from Vallejo. AK Interactive Rlm 65 (1938) is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 80 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. Check paint type, sheen and coverage as well as the swatch before choosing a substitute.
Pale Blue equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for Vallejo Pale 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 AK Interactive equivalent: AK Interactive Rlm 65 (1938), a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.0).
Nearest in the Citadel catalog: Citadel Celestra Grey, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.0).
Best Humbrol option: Humbrol 141 Light Sea Grey, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.2).
From Tamiya: Tamiya XF-25 Light Sea Grey, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.0).
The stored colors differ by delta E 4.0 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
Citadel
Humbrol
Tamiya
Revell
P3 Paints
Two Thin Coats
Monument Pro Acryl
The Army Painter
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Match difficulty
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 Vallejo Pale Blue?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is AK Interactive Rlm 65 (1938) at 80% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Citadel equivalent of Pale Blue?
A Citadel candidate to check is Celestra Grey at 80% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Pale Blue?
The approximate digital swatch for Pale Blue is a light muted grey with a neutral cast (hex #90A3A9). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Pale Blue with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Sky Grey for a lighter step and Light Grey for a darker step, both from Vallejo. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.