What is the difference between Arctic Gem and Primary Cyan?

ΔE 18 (loose). Primary Cyan is noticeably darker, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Arctic Gem vs Primary Cyan

Arctic Gem

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

Primary Cyan

Brand: Pro Acryl
Range: Expert Acrylics
Code: E014
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #1a6ab0 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 18.0, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Primary Cyan is noticeably darker, warmer than Arctic Gem.

Can I use Primary Cyan instead of Arctic Gem?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 18). Primary Cyan is noticeably darker, warmer than Arctic Gem.

Can I use Arctic Gem instead of Primary Cyan?

The same difference applies the other way round: Arctic Gem is noticeably lighter, 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 Primary Cyan on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Arctic Gem

Arctic Gem vs Sky Blue (012)Standard / Signature / AMP · ΔE 8, close · closer than Primary Cyan
Arctic Gem vs Faded Ultramarine (013)Standard / Signature / AMP · ΔE 19, loose
Arctic Gem vs Phthalo Turquoise Light (E019)Expert Acrylics · ΔE 23, loose

Other Army Painter paints close to Primary Cyan

Primary Cyan vs Crystal BlueWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 2, very close · closer than Arctic Gem
Primary Cyan vs Crystal BlueWarpaints Air · ΔE 6, close · closer than Arctic Gem
Primary Cyan vs Sapphire GemWarpaints Air · ΔE 7, close · closer than Arctic Gem

All matches: Arctic Gem equivalents · Primary Cyan equivalents