What is the difference between SLA Blue and Mid Feldgrau?

ΔE 8 (close). Mid Feldgrau is a little darker, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

SLA Blue vs Mid Feldgrau

SLA Blue

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen AFV Series
Code: AK11356
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #3f5d5b (estimate)

Mid Feldgrau

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Historical
Code: WP4044P
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #405548 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 8.0, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Mid Feldgrau is a little darker, warmer than SLA Blue.

Can I use Mid Feldgrau instead of SLA Blue?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Mid Feldgrau is a little darker, warmer than SLA Blue.

Can I use SLA Blue instead of Mid Feldgrau?

The same difference applies the other way round: SLA Blue is a little lighter, 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 SLA Blue on the colour wheel See Mid Feldgrau on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to SLA Blue

SLA Blue vs Evergreen FogWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 6, close · closer than Mid Feldgrau
SLA Blue vs Bramble Grove (Vol. 3)John Blanche Vol. 1-4 · ΔE 11, fair
SLA Blue vs Crow HueWarpaints Air · ΔE 11, fair

Other AK Interactive paints close to Mid Feldgrau

Mid Feldgrau vs Space Dark Green (AK17019)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 3, very close · closer than SLA Blue
Mid Feldgrau vs Dark Blue-Grey (AK11164)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 3, very close · closer than SLA Blue
Mid Feldgrau vs French Army Green (AK11364)3rd Gen AFV Series · ΔE 3, very close · closer than SLA Blue

All matches: SLA Blue equivalents · Mid Feldgrau equivalents