Bright Sapphire vs Manganese Blue Hue

Bright Sapphire

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Fanatic
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#94cff0 (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 22.3, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Manganese Blue Hue is noticeably darker, much more saturated, warmer than Bright Sapphire.

Can I use Manganese Blue Hue instead of Bright Sapphire?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 22). Manganese Blue Hue is noticeably darker, much more saturated, warmer than Bright Sapphire.

Can I use Bright Sapphire instead of Manganese Blue Hue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Bright Sapphire is noticeably lighter, much more muted, 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 Bright Sapphire on the colour wheel See Manganese Blue Hue on the colour wheel

Other Golden paints close to Bright Sapphire

Other Army Painter paints close to Manganese Blue Hue

All matches: Bright Sapphire equivalents · Manganese Blue Hue equivalents

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