Imperial Blue vs Kantor Blue

Imperial Blue

Brand
AK Interactive
Range
3rd Gen Standard
Code
AK11180
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#1c2652 (estimate)

Kantor Blue

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Base
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#1a2a6a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Kantor Blue is much more saturated than Imperial Blue.

Can I use Kantor Blue instead of Imperial Blue?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Kantor Blue is much more saturated than Imperial Blue.

Can I use Imperial Blue instead of Kantor Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Imperial Blue is much more muted.

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 Imperial Blue on the colour wheel See Kantor Blue on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Imperial Blue

Other AK Interactive paints close to Kantor Blue

All matches: Imperial Blue equivalents · Kantor Blue equivalents

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