Abyssal Blue vs The Fang

Abyssal Blue

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

The Fang

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Air
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#3a5a7a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. The Fang is a little lighter, warmer than Abyssal Blue.

Can I use The Fang instead of Abyssal Blue?

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

Can I use Abyssal Blue instead of The Fang?

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 The Fang on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Abyssal Blue

Other Army Painter paints close to The Fang

All matches: Abyssal Blue equivalents · The Fang equivalents

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