WWI German Light Blue vs Frost Blue

WWI German Light Blue

Brand
AK Interactive
Range
3rd Gen Air Series
Code
AK11806
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#c8deec (estimate)

Frost Blue

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Fanatic
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#a5c2de (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Frost Blue is noticeably darker, more saturated, warmer than WWI German Light Blue.

Can I use Frost Blue instead of WWI German Light Blue?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Frost Blue is noticeably darker, more saturated, warmer than WWI German Light Blue.

Can I use WWI German Light Blue instead of Frost Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: WWI German Light Blue is noticeably lighter, 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 WWI German Light Blue on the colour wheel See Frost Blue on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to WWI German Light Blue

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All matches: WWI German Light Blue equivalents · Frost Blue equivalents

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