Sky Blue: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11175. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #88C2CD finish matte type color family Blue

Updated 17 July 2026

Closest equivalents in other brands

ΔE2000 color distance:0-2 nearly identical2-5 close match6-10 noticeable difference10+ different color

Screen preview: paint swatches on screen are approximate: finish, lighting, night-mode filters and display calibration all change what you see. Use them to compare relative differences, then confirm with the physical paint when finish and final appearance matter.

Vallejo

Sky Blue 70.961

Model Color

ΔE 5.1 · noticeable difference

Army Painter

Neptune Glow WP3041P

Warpaints Fanatic

ΔE 5.8 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Baharroth Blue

Layer

ΔE 6.4 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Hiril Blue SFG33

Fantasy & Games

ΔE 6.9 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Ray Gun Glow

Wave 2

ΔE 7.9 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Grey Blue 055

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 10.3 · different color

Kimera Kolors

The White PW6

Base Set

ΔE 23.0 · different color

Similar paints

Indian Turquoise · 85.071

Vallejo · Arte Deco

Approximate

Sky Blue · 70.961

Vallejo · Model Color

Approximate

Deep Sky Blue · AK11176

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Sky Blue, using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Ion Blue

Two Thin Coats · Wave 3

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Sentient Turquoise

Two Thin Coats · Wave 2

target

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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Sky Blue pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Mahogany

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

Dark Shadow Flesh

AK Interactive · Figures Series

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Sky Blue?

The closest Vallejo match for AK Interactive Sky Blue is Sky Blue (70.961, Model Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 5.1 (noticeable difference).

What color is Sky Blue?

Sky Blue is a standard blue miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11175. Its screen color is approximately #88C2CD with a matte finish.