What is the difference between French Blue and Baron Blue?

ΔE 18 (loose). Baron Blue is much more saturated, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

French Blue vs Baron Blue

French Blue

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen Standard
Code: AK11166
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #8192a6 (estimate)

Baron Blue

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Fanatic
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #8497ca (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 17.6, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Baron Blue is much more saturated, warmer than French Blue.

Can I use Baron Blue instead of French Blue?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 18). Baron Blue is much more saturated, warmer than French Blue.

Can I use French Blue instead of Baron Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: French Blue is much more muted, cooler.

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 French Blue on the colour wheel See Baron Blue on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to French Blue

French Blue vs Tanker Grey (WP4047P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Baron Blue
French Blue vs Runic CobaltWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Baron Blue
French Blue vs Fog GreyWarpaints Legacy · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Baron Blue

Other AK Interactive paints close to Baron Blue

Baron Blue vs Lilac (AK11071)3rd Gen Pastel · ΔE 8, close · closer than French Blue
Baron Blue vs RAF Azure Blue (AK11845)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 9, close · closer than French Blue
Baron Blue vs Grey-Blue (AK11165)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 13, fair · closer than French Blue

All matches: French Blue equivalents · Baron Blue equivalents