Baron Blue vs Azurite Hue

Baron Blue

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Fanatic
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#8497ca (estimate)

Azurite Hue

Brand
Golden
Range
Heavy Body Acrylics
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#266196 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 24.4, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Azurite Hue is noticeably darker, more saturated, cooler than Baron Blue.

Can I use Azurite Hue instead of Baron Blue?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 24). Azurite Hue is noticeably darker, more saturated, cooler than Baron Blue.

Can I use Baron Blue instead of Azurite Hue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Baron Blue is noticeably 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 Baron Blue on the colour wheel See Azurite Hue on the colour wheel

Other Golden paints close to Baron Blue

Other Army Painter paints close to Azurite Hue

All matches: Baron Blue equivalents · Azurite Hue equivalents

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