What is the difference between Alpha Blue and JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue?

ΔE 14 (fair). JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue is more muted, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Alpha Blue vs JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue

Alpha Blue

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Fanatic
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #697bb9 (estimate)

JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Mr. Color
Code: C-374
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #517ba7 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue is more muted, cooler than Alpha Blue.

Can I use JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue instead of Alpha Blue?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue is more muted, cooler than Alpha Blue.

Can I use Alpha Blue instead of JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Alpha Blue is more saturated, warmer.

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 Alpha Blue on the colour wheel See JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Alpha Blue

Alpha Blue vs Violet (H-49)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 7, close · closer than JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue
Alpha Blue vs Violet (N-49)Acrysion · ΔE 7, close · closer than JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue
Alpha Blue vs Azure Blue (C-370)Mr. Color · ΔE 11, fair · closer than JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue

Other Army Painter paints close to JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue

JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue vs Wolf GreyWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Alpha Blue
JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue vs Wolf GreyWarpaints Air · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Alpha Blue
JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue vs Consul BlueWarpaints Air · ΔE 7, close · closer than Alpha Blue

All matches: Alpha Blue equivalents · JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue equivalents