Power Blue vs Teclis Blue

Power Blue

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

Teclis Blue

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Layer
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#2a78c0 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Teclis Blue is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Power Blue.

Can I use Teclis Blue instead of Power Blue?

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

Can I use Power Blue instead of Teclis Blue?

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

Other Citadel paints close to Power Blue

Other AK Interactive paints close to Teclis Blue

All matches: Power Blue equivalents · Teclis Blue equivalents

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