Abyssal Blue vs Dark Grey Blue

Abyssal Blue

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

Dark Grey Blue

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Standard / Signature / AMP
Code
014
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#263754 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 15.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Dark Grey Blue is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Abyssal Blue.

Can I use Dark Grey Blue instead of Abyssal Blue?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Dark Grey Blue is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Abyssal Blue.

Can I use Abyssal Blue instead of Dark Grey Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Abyssal Blue is a little lighter, 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 Dark Grey Blue on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Abyssal Blue

Other Army Painter paints close to Dark Grey Blue

All matches: Abyssal Blue equivalents · Dark Grey Blue equivalents

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