What is the difference between Arctic Gem and Lucky 38?

ΔE 31 (loose). Lucky 38 is a little darker, much more muted, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Arctic Gem vs Lucky 38

Arctic Gem

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

Lucky 38

Brand: Bear Cavalry
Range: Bear Cavalry Paints
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #48818b (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 30.8, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Lucky 38 is a little darker, much more muted, warmer than Arctic Gem.

Can I use Lucky 38 instead of Arctic Gem?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 31). Lucky 38 is a little darker, much more muted, warmer than Arctic Gem.

Can I use Arctic Gem instead of Lucky 38?

The same difference applies the other way round: Arctic Gem is a little lighter, much 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 Arctic Gem on the colour wheel See Lucky 38 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 Lucky 38
Arctic Gem vs Blue LicksBear Cavalry Paints · ΔE 25, loose · closer than Lucky 38
Arctic Gem vs Bismark's GraveBear Cavalry Paints · ΔE 29, loose · closer than Lucky 38

Other Army Painter paints close to Lucky 38

Lucky 38 vs Bramble Grove (Vol. 3)John Blanche Vol. 1-4 · ΔE 8, close · closer than Arctic Gem
Lucky 38 vs Hydra TurquoiseWarpaints Air · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Arctic Gem
Lucky 38 vs Deep AzureWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Arctic Gem

All matches: Arctic Gem equivalents · Lucky 38 equivalents