What is the difference between Abyssal Blue and Lucky 38?

ΔE 23 (loose). Lucky 38 is noticeably lighter, more muted, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Abyssal Blue vs Lucky 38

Abyssal Blue

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

Lucky 38

Brand: Bear Cavalry
Range: Bear Cavalry Paints
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #48818b (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 23.2, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Lucky 38 is noticeably lighter, more muted, warmer than Abyssal Blue.

Can I use Lucky 38 instead of Abyssal Blue?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 23). Lucky 38 is noticeably lighter, more muted, warmer than Abyssal Blue.

Can I use Abyssal Blue instead of Lucky 38?

The same difference applies the other way round: Abyssal Blue is noticeably darker, more saturated, 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 Lucky 38 on the colour wheel

Other Bear Cavalry paints close to Abyssal Blue

Abyssal Blue vs Bismark's GraveBear Cavalry Paints · ΔE 9, close · closer than Lucky 38
Abyssal Blue vs Dark Eternal NightBear Cavalry Paints · ΔE 21, loose · closer than Lucky 38
Abyssal Blue vs Ultimate Cup of CoffeeBear Cavalry Paints · ΔE 27, loose

Other Army Painter paints close to Lucky 38

Lucky 38 vs Bramble Grove (Vol. 3)John Blanche Vol. 1-4 · ΔE 8, close · closer than Abyssal Blue
Lucky 38 vs Hydra TurquoiseWarpaints Air · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Abyssal Blue
Lucky 38 vs Deep AzureWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Abyssal Blue

All matches: Abyssal Blue equivalents · Lucky 38 equivalents