Baron Blue vs Manganese Blue Hue

Baron Blue

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

Manganese Blue Hue

Brand
Golden
Range
Heavy Body Acrylics
Code
PW6 / PB15:3 / PG7
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#35aeec (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 22.0, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Manganese Blue Hue is a little lighter, much more saturated, cooler than Baron Blue.

Can I use Manganese Blue Hue instead of Baron Blue?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 22). Manganese Blue Hue is a little lighter, much more saturated, cooler than Baron Blue.

Can I use Baron Blue instead of Manganese Blue Hue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Baron Blue is a little darker, much 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 Manganese Blue Hue on the colour wheel

Other Golden paints close to Baron Blue

Other Army Painter paints close to Manganese Blue Hue

All matches: Baron Blue equivalents · Manganese Blue Hue equivalents

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