Sword Grey vs Blue Horror

Sword Grey

Brand
AMMO by Mig
Range
IONIC Smart Colors
Code
IONIC-0165
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#a4bcc2 (estimate)

Blue Horror

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Layer
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#a8c8e0 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Blue Horror is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler than Sword Grey.

Can I use Blue Horror instead of Sword Grey?

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

Can I use Sword Grey instead of Blue Horror?

The same difference applies the other way round: Sword Grey is a little darker, 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 Sword Grey on the colour wheel See Blue Horror on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Sword Grey

Other AMMO by Mig paints close to Blue Horror

All matches: Sword Grey equivalents · Blue Horror equivalents

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