What is the difference between Arctic Gem and Bismark's Grave?

ΔE 29 (loose). Bismark's Grave is noticeably darker, much more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

Arctic Gem vs Bismark's Grave

Arctic Gem

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Fanatic
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #0190ce (estimate)

Bismark's Grave

Brand: Bear Cavalry
Range: Bear Cavalry Paints
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #365a78 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 28.6, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Bismark's Grave is noticeably darker, much more muted than Arctic Gem.

Can I use Bismark's Grave instead of Arctic Gem?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 29). Bismark's Grave is noticeably darker, much more muted than Arctic Gem.

Can I use Arctic Gem instead of Bismark's Grave?

The same difference applies the other way round: Arctic Gem is noticeably lighter, much more saturated.

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 Arctic Gem on the colour wheel See Bismark's Grave on the colour wheel

Other Bear Cavalry paints close to Arctic Gem

Arctic Gem vs Twilight at GettysburgBear Cavalry Paints · ΔE 18, loose · closer than Bismark's Grave
Arctic Gem vs Blue LicksBear Cavalry Paints · ΔE 25, loose · closer than Bismark's Grave
Arctic Gem vs Lucky 38Bear Cavalry Paints · ΔE 31, loose

Other Army Painter paints close to Bismark's Grave

Bismark's Grave vs Thunderous BlueWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Arctic Gem
Bismark's Grave vs Iron WolfWarpaints Air · ΔE 8, close · closer than Arctic Gem
Bismark's Grave vs Abyssal BlueWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 9, close · closer than Arctic Gem

All matches: Arctic Gem equivalents · Bismark's Grave equivalents