Arctic Gem vs Hoeth Blue

How close are they?

ΔE 8.6, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Hoeth Blue is more muted, warmer than Arctic Gem.

✓ Army Painter Fanatic conversion chart lists these two as equivalents.

Can I use Hoeth Blue instead of Arctic Gem?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Hoeth Blue is more muted, warmer than Arctic Gem.

Can I use Arctic Gem instead of Hoeth Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Arctic Gem is 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.