What is the difference between Arctic Gem and Blue Licks?

ΔE 25 (loose). Blue Licks is a little lighter, much more saturated, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Arctic Gem vs Blue Licks

Arctic Gem

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

Blue Licks

Brand: Bear Cavalry
Range: Bear Cavalry Paints
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #4097fc (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 24.7, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Blue Licks is a little lighter, much more saturated, warmer than Arctic Gem.

Can I use Blue Licks instead of Arctic Gem?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 25). Blue Licks is a little lighter, much more saturated, warmer than Arctic Gem.

Can I use Arctic Gem instead of Blue Licks?

The same difference applies the other way round: Arctic Gem is a little darker, much more muted, 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 Arctic Gem on the colour wheel See Blue Licks 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 Blue Licks
Arctic Gem vs Bismark's GraveBear Cavalry Paints · ΔE 29, loose
Arctic Gem vs Lucky 38Bear Cavalry Paints · ΔE 31, loose

Other Army Painter paints close to Blue Licks

Blue Licks vs Crystal BlueWarpaints Air · ΔE 18, loose · closer than Arctic Gem
Blue Licks vs Sapphire GemWarpaints Air · ΔE 20, loose · closer than Arctic Gem
Blue Licks vs Crystal BlueWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 22, loose · closer than Arctic Gem

All matches: Arctic Gem equivalents · Blue Licks equivalents