Intermediate Blue vs Celestra Grey

Intermediate Blue

Brand
AK Interactive
Range
3rd Gen Standard
Code
AK11163
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#9da9b7 (estimate)

Celestra Grey

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Base
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#8a9aa8 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 6.1, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Celestra Grey is a little darker, cooler than Intermediate Blue.

Can I use Celestra Grey instead of Intermediate Blue?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 6). Celestra Grey is a little darker, cooler than Intermediate Blue.

Can I use Intermediate Blue instead of Celestra Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: Intermediate Blue is a little lighter, 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 Intermediate Blue on the colour wheel See Celestra Grey on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Intermediate Blue

Other AK Interactive paints close to Celestra Grey

All matches: Intermediate Blue equivalents · Celestra Grey equivalents

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