What is the difference between Spectral Blue and Toxic Mist?

ΔE 16 (loose). Toxic Mist is noticeably lighter, more saturated, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Spectral Blue vs Toxic Mist

Spectral Blue

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: AK Quick Gen
Code: AK17028
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #4b9692 (estimate)

Toxic Mist

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Air
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #40b8c0 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 15.6, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Toxic Mist is noticeably lighter, more saturated, cooler than Spectral Blue.

Can I use Toxic Mist instead of Spectral Blue?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 16). Toxic Mist is noticeably lighter, more saturated, cooler than Spectral Blue.

Can I use Spectral Blue instead of Toxic Mist?

The same difference applies the other way round: Spectral Blue is noticeably darker, more muted, 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 Spectral Blue on the colour wheel See Toxic Mist on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to Spectral Blue

Spectral Blue vs Dewpath (Vol. 3)John Blanche Vol. 1-4 · ΔE 9, close · closer than Toxic Mist
Spectral Blue vs Hydra TurquoiseWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 9, close · closer than Toxic Mist
Spectral Blue vs Patagon PineWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Toxic Mist

Other AK Interactive paints close to Toxic Mist

Toxic Mist vs Deep Sky Blue (AK11176)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 9, close · closer than Spectral Blue
Toxic Mist vs Sky Blue (AK11175)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Spectral Blue
Toxic Mist vs Blue FS 35190 (AK11878)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 17, loose

All matches: Spectral Blue equivalents · Toxic Mist equivalents