What is the difference between Consul Blue and Shalaxi Violet?

ΔE 10 (fair). Shalaxi Violet is a little lighter, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Consul Blue vs Shalaxi Violet

Consul Blue

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

Shalaxi Violet

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Tone Pro
Code: T5
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #818fc5 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Shalaxi Violet is a little lighter, warmer than Consul Blue.

Can I use Shalaxi Violet instead of Consul Blue?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Shalaxi Violet is a little lighter, warmer than Consul Blue.

Can I use Consul Blue instead of Shalaxi Violet?

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

Other Citadel paints close to Consul Blue

Consul Blue vs Alaitoc BlueColour: Layer · ΔE 9, close · closer than Shalaxi Violet
Consul Blue vs Hoeth BlueColour: Layer · ΔE 9, close · closer than Shalaxi Violet
Consul Blue vs Imrik BlueColour: Dry · ΔE 10, close · closer than Shalaxi Violet

Other Army Painter paints close to Shalaxi Violet

Shalaxi Violet vs Baron BlueWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Consul Blue
Shalaxi Violet vs Alpha BlueWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 9, close · closer than Consul Blue
Shalaxi Violet vs Hexed VioletWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 11, fair

All matches: Consul Blue equivalents · Shalaxi Violet equivalents