What is the difference between Consul Blue and Imrik Blue?

ΔE 10 (close). Imrik Blue is a little darker, more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

Consul Blue vs Imrik Blue

Consul Blue

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

Imrik Blue

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Dry
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #2a70b0 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.0, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Imrik Blue is a little darker, more saturated than Consul Blue.

Can I use Imrik Blue instead of Consul Blue?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 10). Imrik Blue is a little darker, more saturated than Consul Blue.

Can I use Consul Blue instead of Imrik Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Consul Blue is a little lighter, more muted.

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 Imrik Blue on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Consul Blue

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

Other Army Painter paints close to Imrik Blue

Imrik Blue vs Crystal BlueWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Consul Blue
Imrik Blue vs Crystal BlueWarpaints Air · ΔE 10, close · closer than Consul Blue
Imrik Blue vs Sapphire GemWarpaints Air · ΔE 11, fair

All matches: Consul Blue equivalents · Imrik Blue equivalents