Uniform Blue vs Imperial Blue

Uniform Blue

Brand
AMMO by Mig
Range
Acrylic Colors for Figures
Code
AMMO.F-523
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#26649c (estimate)

Imperial Blue

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Game Color
Code
72.020
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#30518d (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Imperial Blue is a little darker, warmer than Uniform Blue.

Can I use Imperial Blue instead of Uniform Blue?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Imperial Blue is a little darker, warmer than Uniform Blue.

Can I use Uniform Blue instead of Imperial Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Uniform Blue is a little lighter, 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 Uniform Blue on the colour wheel See Imperial Blue on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Uniform Blue

Other AMMO by Mig paints close to Imperial Blue

All matches: Uniform Blue equivalents · Imperial Blue equivalents

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