Abyssal Blue vs Military Blue

How close are they?

ΔE 8.0, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Military Blue is a little lighter, more muted, warmer than Abyssal Blue.

Can I use Military Blue instead of Abyssal Blue?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Military Blue is a little lighter, more muted, warmer than Abyssal Blue.

Can I use Abyssal Blue instead of Military Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Abyssal Blue is a little 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.