WWI French Artillery Grey vs Thunderhawk Blue

WWI French Artillery Grey

Brand
AK Interactive
Range
3rd Gen AFV Series
Code
AK11303
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#4f5b6a (estimate)

Thunderhawk Blue

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Layer
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#2a4a60 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Thunderhawk Blue is a little darker, more saturated, cooler than WWI French Artillery Grey.

Can I use Thunderhawk Blue instead of WWI French Artillery Grey?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Thunderhawk Blue is a little darker, more saturated, cooler than WWI French Artillery Grey.

Can I use WWI French Artillery Grey instead of Thunderhawk Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: WWI French Artillery Grey is a little lighter, 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.

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