What is the difference between Abyssal Blue and Blue Black?

ΔE 20 (loose). Blue Black is noticeably darker, much more muted, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Abyssal Blue vs Blue Black

Abyssal Blue

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

Blue Black

Brand: Kimera Kolors
Range: Signature Series
Code: Signature
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #262d3d (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 20.2, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Blue Black is noticeably darker, much more muted, warmer than Abyssal Blue.

Can I use Blue Black instead of Abyssal Blue?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 20). Blue Black is noticeably darker, much more muted, warmer than Abyssal Blue.

Can I use Abyssal Blue instead of Blue Black?

The same difference applies the other way round: Abyssal Blue is noticeably lighter, much 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 Blue Black on the colour wheel

Other Kimera Kolors paints close to Abyssal Blue

Abyssal Blue vs Sea Blue (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Blue Black
Abyssal Blue vs Turquoise Deep (Pure Pigments)Pure Pigments · ΔE 16, loose · closer than Blue Black
Abyssal Blue vs Silver Grey (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 18, loose · closer than Blue Black

Other Army Painter paints close to Blue Black

Blue Black vs Deep Ocean BlueWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Abyssal Blue
Blue Black vs Navy Blue (WP4132P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 6, close · closer than Abyssal Blue
Blue Black vs Terrestrial TitanWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 6, close · closer than Abyssal Blue

All matches: Abyssal Blue equivalents · Blue Black equivalents