Arctic Gem vs Relic Blue

Arctic Gem

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

Relic Blue

Brand
Two Thin Coats
Range
Triads: midtones
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#257fbe (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 8.1, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Relic Blue is a little darker, warmer than Arctic Gem.

Can I use Relic Blue instead of Arctic Gem?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Relic Blue is a little darker, warmer than Arctic Gem.

Can I use Arctic Gem instead of Relic Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Arctic Gem is a little 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 Relic Blue on the colour wheel

Other Two Thin Coats paints close to Arctic Gem

Other Army Painter paints close to Relic Blue

All matches: Arctic Gem equivalents · Relic Blue equivalents

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