Sky Blue: equivalents & matches

Scale75 · Scalecolor · SC50. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #73B9DC 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.

AK Interactive

Light Blue -79- AK3078

Voidshield Blue WP1452

Warpaints

ΔE 5.2 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Blue Horror

Layer

ΔE 9.5 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Grey Blue 055

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 13.1 · different color

Kimera Kolors

The White PW6

Base Set

ΔE 25.7 · different color

Similar paints

Light Blue -79- · AK3078

AK Interactive · Figures Series

Sunrise Blue · 72.118

Vallejo · Game Color

Approximate

Sky Blue · 70.961

Vallejo · Model Color

Approximate

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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

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Complementary paints

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

Wwi French Brown

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Russian Dark Brown 6k

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the AK Interactive equivalent of Sky Blue?

The closest AK Interactive match for Scale75 Sky Blue is Light Blue -79- (AK3078, Figures Series) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.3 (close match).

What color is Sky Blue?

Sky Blue is a standard blue miniature paint from Scale75 (Scalecolor), code SC50. Its screen color is approximately #73B9DC with a matte finish.