What is the difference between Power Blue and Alpha Blue?

ΔE 17 (loose). Alpha Blue is noticeably lighter, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Power Blue vs Alpha Blue

Power Blue

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: AK Quick Gen
Code: AK17026
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #165b96 (estimate)

Alpha Blue

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Fanatic
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #697bb9 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 17.4, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Alpha Blue is noticeably lighter, warmer than Power Blue.

Can I use Alpha Blue instead of Power Blue?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 17). Alpha Blue is noticeably lighter, warmer than Power Blue.

Can I use Power Blue instead of Alpha Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Power Blue is noticeably darker, 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 Power Blue on the colour wheel See Alpha Blue on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to Power Blue

Power Blue vs Regal BlueWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 7, close · closer than Alpha Blue
Power Blue vs Frostveil (Vol. 3)John Blanche Vol. 1-4 · ΔE 9, close · closer than Alpha Blue
Power Blue vs Crystal BlueWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 10, close · closer than Alpha Blue

Other AK Interactive paints close to Alpha Blue

Alpha Blue vs Blue Violet (AK11070)3rd Gen Pastel · ΔE 13, fair · closer than Power Blue
Alpha Blue vs Lavender (AK17004)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 13, fair · closer than Power Blue
Alpha Blue vs Lilac (AK11071)3rd Gen Pastel · ΔE 19, loose

All matches: Power Blue equivalents · Alpha Blue equivalents