What is the difference between Consul Blue and Hoeth Blue?

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

Consul Blue vs Hoeth Blue

Consul Blue

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

Hoeth Blue

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Layer
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #4a8ac0 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 9.3, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Hoeth Blue is a little lighter, cooler than Consul Blue.

Can I use Hoeth Blue instead of Consul Blue?

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

Can I use Consul Blue instead of Hoeth Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Consul Blue is a little darker, 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 Hoeth Blue on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Consul Blue

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

Other Army Painter paints close to Hoeth Blue

Hoeth Blue vs Ionic BlueWarpaints Air · ΔE 7, close · closer than Consul Blue
Hoeth Blue vs Arctic GemWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 9, close · closer than Consul Blue
Hoeth Blue vs Electric BlueWarpaints Legacy · ΔE 9, close · closer than Consul Blue

All matches: Consul Blue equivalents · Hoeth Blue equivalents