Cobalt Metal vs Metallic Blue Green

Cobalt Metal

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Fanatic
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#2a5a6a (estimate)

Metallic Blue Green

Brand
Mr. Hobby
Range
Acrysion
Code
N-63
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#147a75 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 21.9, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Metallic Blue Green is noticeably lighter, more saturated, warmer than Cobalt Metal.

Can I use Metallic Blue Green instead of Cobalt Metal?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 22). Metallic Blue Green is noticeably lighter, more saturated, warmer than Cobalt Metal.

Can I use Cobalt Metal instead of Metallic Blue Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Cobalt Metal is noticeably darker, 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 Cobalt Metal on the colour wheel See Metallic Blue Green on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Cobalt Metal

Other Army Painter paints close to Metallic Blue Green

All matches: Cobalt Metal equivalents · Metallic Blue Green equivalents

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