What is the difference between Clear Blue and Frostveil?

ΔE 23 (loose). Frostveil is noticeably lighter, much more saturated, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Clear Blue vs Frostveil

Clear Blue

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen Standard
Code: AK11214
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #1c305b (estimate)

Frostveil

Brand: Army Painter
Range: John Blanche Vol. 1-4
Code: Vol. 3
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #01559d (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 22.8, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Frostveil is noticeably lighter, much more saturated, cooler than Clear Blue.

Can I use Frostveil instead of Clear Blue?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 23). Frostveil is noticeably lighter, much more saturated, cooler than Clear Blue.

Can I use Clear Blue instead of Frostveil?

The same difference applies the other way round: Clear Blue is noticeably darker, much more muted, warmer.

ΔE is the colour difference between our two swatch estimates: under about 6 is close, over about 15 is loose. Real paints also differ in finish, coverage and how they thin, so test before you commit.

See Clear Blue on the colour wheel See Frostveil on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to Clear Blue

Clear Blue vs Triumphant NavyWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Frostveil
Clear Blue vs Dark SkyWarpaints Legacy · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Frostveil
Clear Blue vs Imperial NavyWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Frostveil

Other AK Interactive paints close to Frostveil

Frostveil vs Power Blue (AK17026)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 9, close · closer than Clear Blue
Frostveil vs Deep Blue (AK11182)3rd Gen Intense · ΔE 21, loose · closer than Clear Blue
Frostveil vs Necromancer Purple (AK17005)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 21, loose · closer than Clear Blue

All matches: Clear Blue equivalents · Frostveil equivalents