What is the difference between Arctic Gem and Light Blue?

ΔE 15 (fair). Light Blue is noticeably lighter, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Arctic Gem vs Light Blue

Arctic Gem

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

Light Blue

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Aqueous Hobby Color
Code: H-323
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #1cb6f1 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Light Blue is noticeably lighter, cooler than Arctic Gem.

Can I use Light Blue instead of Arctic Gem?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Light Blue is noticeably lighter, cooler than Arctic Gem.

Can I use Arctic Gem instead of Light Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Arctic Gem is noticeably darker, 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 Arctic Gem on the colour wheel See Light Blue on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Arctic Gem

Arctic Gem vs Sky Blue (C-34)Mr. Color · ΔE 6, close · closer than Light Blue
Arctic Gem vs Sky Blue (H-25)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 6, close · closer than Light Blue
Arctic Gem vs Sky Blue (N-25)Acrysion · ΔE 6, close · closer than Light Blue

Other Army Painter paints close to Light Blue

Light Blue vs Plasma Coil GlowWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 6, close · closer than Arctic Gem
Light Blue vs Blue FluxWarpaints Air · ΔE 7, close · closer than Arctic Gem
Light Blue vs Shieldwall BlueWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 13, fair · closer than Arctic Gem

All matches: Arctic Gem equivalents · Light Blue equivalents