Dark Blue vs Ultramarine Blue

Dark Blue

Brand
AMMO by Mig
Range
Oilbrusher
Code
A.MIG-3504
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#054992 (estimate)

Ultramarine Blue

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Fanatic
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#264587 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 5.4, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Ultramarine Blue is more muted than Dark Blue.

Can I use Ultramarine Blue instead of Dark Blue?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 5). Ultramarine Blue is more muted than Dark Blue.

Can I use Dark Blue instead of Ultramarine Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dark Blue is more saturated.

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 Dark Blue on the colour wheel See Ultramarine Blue on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to Dark Blue

Other AMMO by Mig paints close to Ultramarine Blue

All matches: Dark Blue equivalents · Ultramarine Blue equivalents

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