French Blue vs Ahriman Blue

French Blue

Brand
AMMO by Mig
Range
ATOM
Code
ATOM-20105
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#276977 (estimate)

Ahriman Blue

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Layer
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#2a6a8a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Ahriman Blue is more saturated, cooler than French Blue.

Can I use Ahriman Blue instead of French Blue?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Ahriman Blue is more saturated, cooler than French Blue.

Can I use French Blue instead of Ahriman Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: French Blue is 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 French Blue on the colour wheel See Ahriman Blue on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to French Blue

Other AMMO by Mig paints close to Ahriman Blue

All matches: French Blue equivalents · Ahriman Blue equivalents

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