Russian Blue vs The Fang

Russian Blue

Brand
AK Interactive
Range
AK Quick Gen
Code
AK17078
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#435f6b (estimate)

The Fang

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Base
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#3a5a7a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. The Fang is more saturated, warmer than Russian Blue.

Can I use The Fang instead of Russian Blue?

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

Can I use Russian Blue instead of The Fang?

The same difference applies the other way round: Russian Blue is more muted, 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 Russian Blue on the colour wheel See The Fang on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Russian Blue

Other AK Interactive paints close to The Fang

All matches: Russian Blue equivalents · The Fang equivalents

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