What is the difference between Abyssal Blue and Bismark's Grave?

ΔE 9 (close). Bismark's Grave is a little lighter, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Abyssal Blue vs Bismark's Grave

Abyssal Blue

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Fanatic
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #004f6b (estimate)

Bismark's Grave

Brand: Bear Cavalry
Range: Bear Cavalry Paints
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #365a78 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 8.6, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Bismark's Grave is a little lighter, warmer than Abyssal Blue.

Can I use Bismark's Grave instead of Abyssal Blue?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Bismark's Grave is a little lighter, warmer than Abyssal Blue.

Can I use Abyssal Blue instead of Bismark's Grave?

The same difference applies the other way round: Abyssal Blue is a little darker, 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 Abyssal Blue on the colour wheel See Bismark's Grave on the colour wheel

Other Bear Cavalry paints close to Abyssal Blue

Abyssal Blue vs Dark Eternal NightBear Cavalry Paints · ΔE 21, loose
Abyssal Blue vs Lucky 38Bear Cavalry Paints · ΔE 23, loose
Abyssal Blue vs Ultimate Cup of CoffeeBear Cavalry Paints · ΔE 27, loose

Other Army Painter paints close to Bismark's Grave

Bismark's Grave vs Thunderous BlueWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Abyssal Blue
Bismark's Grave vs Iron WolfWarpaints Air · ΔE 8, close · closer than Abyssal Blue
Bismark's Grave vs Twilight SkyWarpaints Air · ΔE 9, close

All matches: Abyssal Blue equivalents · Bismark's Grave equivalents