Augur Blue vs Etherium Blue

Augur Blue

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Fanatic
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#b6c3e3 (estimate)

Etherium Blue

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Dry
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#8ab0d8 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Etherium Blue is a little darker, more saturated, cooler than Augur Blue.

Can I use Etherium Blue instead of Augur Blue?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Etherium Blue is a little darker, more saturated, cooler than Augur Blue.

Can I use Augur Blue instead of Etherium Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Augur Blue is a little lighter, more muted, 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 Augur Blue on the colour wheel See Etherium Blue on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Augur Blue

Other Army Painter paints close to Etherium Blue

All matches: Augur Blue equivalents · Etherium Blue equivalents

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