What is the difference between Consul Blue and Alaitoc Blue?

ΔE 9 (close). Alaitoc Blue is a little darker, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Consul Blue vs Alaitoc Blue

Consul Blue

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Air
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #5a7ab0 (estimate)

Alaitoc Blue

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Layer
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #3a6a9a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 8.9, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Alaitoc Blue is a little darker, cooler than Consul Blue.

Can I use Alaitoc Blue instead of Consul Blue?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Alaitoc Blue is a little darker, cooler than Consul Blue.

Can I use Consul Blue instead of Alaitoc Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Consul Blue is a little lighter, 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 Consul Blue on the colour wheel See Alaitoc Blue on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Consul Blue

Consul Blue vs Hoeth BlueColour: Layer · ΔE 9, close
Consul Blue vs Imrik BlueColour: Dry · ΔE 10, close
Consul Blue vs Teclis BlueColour: Layer · ΔE 12, fair

Other Army Painter paints close to Alaitoc Blue

Alaitoc Blue vs Stratos BlueWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Consul Blue
Alaitoc Blue vs Griffon BlueWarpaints Legacy · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Consul Blue
Alaitoc Blue vs Wolf GreyWarpaints Air · ΔE 8, close · closer than Consul Blue

All matches: Consul Blue equivalents · Alaitoc Blue equivalents