Ice Blue vs Temple Guard Blue

Ice Blue

Brand
AK Interactive
Range
AK Quick Gen
Code
AK17024
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#419bba (estimate)

Temple Guard Blue

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Air
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#2a7a9a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Temple Guard Blue is noticeably darker than Ice Blue.

Can I use Temple Guard Blue instead of Ice Blue?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Temple Guard Blue is noticeably darker than Ice Blue.

Can I use Ice Blue instead of Temple Guard Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Ice Blue is noticeably lighter.

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 Ice Blue on the colour wheel See Temple Guard Blue on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Ice Blue

Other AK Interactive paints close to Temple Guard Blue

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