French Blue vs IDF Blue

How close are they?

ΔE 10.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. IDF Blue is a little lighter, more muted, cooler than French Blue.

✓ AMMO ATOM user guide chart lists these two as equivalents.

Can I use IDF Blue instead of French Blue?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). IDF Blue is a little lighter, more muted, cooler than French Blue.

Can I use French Blue instead of IDF Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: French Blue is a little darker, more saturated, 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.