What is the difference between Arctic Gem and Ultramarine Highlight?

ΔE 19 (loose). Ultramarine Highlight is noticeably darker, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Arctic Gem vs Ultramarine Highlight

Arctic Gem

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

Ultramarine Highlight

Brand: Reaper
Range: Master Series Paints
Code: 09189
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #0066ac (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 19.1, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Ultramarine Highlight is noticeably darker, warmer than Arctic Gem.

Can I use Ultramarine Highlight instead of Arctic Gem?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 19). Ultramarine Highlight is noticeably darker, warmer than Arctic Gem.

Can I use Arctic Gem instead of Ultramarine Highlight?

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 Ultramarine Highlight on the colour wheel

Other Reaper paints close to Arctic Gem

Arctic Gem vs Sky Blue (09018)Master Series Paints · ΔE 7, close · closer than Ultramarine Highlight
Arctic Gem vs True Blue (09017)Master Series Paints · ΔE 14, fair · closer than Ultramarine Highlight
Arctic Gem vs Cyan Blue (09117)Master Series Paints · ΔE 15, fair · closer than Ultramarine Highlight

Other Army Painter paints close to Ultramarine Highlight

Ultramarine Highlight vs Crystal BlueWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Arctic Gem
Ultramarine Highlight vs Sapphire GemWarpaints Air · ΔE 7, close · closer than Arctic Gem
Ultramarine Highlight vs Crystal BlueWarpaints Air · ΔE 7, close · closer than Arctic Gem

All matches: Arctic Gem equivalents · Ultramarine Highlight equivalents