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Hi, I'm pretty new to fountain pens and ink in general and I was hoping to find an ink that matches the color of my 2007 Mustang. The color name is listed as "Vista Blue" but every Google search I run that includes the words Vista and Fountain Pen just pulls up articles related to the Lamy Vista pen. I'd really appreciate any help finding a good color match for this. I've attached a picture of the car for reference

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From the photo (at least on my screen) I'd say Akkerman Shocking Blue (for a dark "true" blue, with red sheen to it), or -- if there's a hint of teal in the car color -- maybe Diamine Oxford Blue.

Looking at Chrissy's comparison sheet (and I'm looking at the actual writing, not the swabs, Diamine Majestic Blue might also be a good choice).

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Looks like Diamine Sargasso Sea might be a close match, although it's a temperamental ink. PR Electric DC Blue and Diamine Cornflower also are worth considering.

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Looks like Diamine Sargasso Sea might be a close match, although it's a temperamental ink. PR Electric DC Blue and Diamine Cornflower also are worth considering.

 

+1 for Sargasso Sea or Cornflower :)

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Ford's Vista Blue and Deep Impact Blue are very close.

<img src='https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/uploads/imgs/fpn_1510522710__deep_impact_blue_metallic_paint_chip.jpg' alt='Deep Impact Blue Metallic paint chip.JPG' />

 

<img src='https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/uploads/imgs/fpn_1510523311__vista_blue.jpg' alt='vista blue.JPG' />

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Maybe not the exact color, but if you are talking about a real American muscle car, then there can be only one American muscular blue for this one:

 

Noodler's Baystate Blue

 

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Maybe not the exact color, but if you are talking about a real American muscle car, then there can be only one American muscular blue for this one:

 

Noodler's Baystate Blue

 

:D

 

:lticaptd:

Yeah, but the problem with BSB is that it's not UV resistant....

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