What is the difference between Consul Blue and JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue?

ΔE 7 (close). JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue is more muted, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Consul Blue vs JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue

Consul Blue

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

JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Mr. Color
Code: C-374
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #517ba7 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 7.0, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue is more muted, cooler than Consul Blue.

Can I use JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue instead of Consul Blue?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 7). JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue is more muted, cooler than Consul Blue.

Can I use Consul Blue instead of JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Consul Blue is more saturated, 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 JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Consul Blue

Consul Blue vs Azure Blue (C-370)Mr. Color · ΔE 5, very close · closer than JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue
Consul Blue vs Violet (H-49)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 13, fair
Consul Blue vs Violet (N-49)Acrysion · ΔE 13, fair

Other Army Painter paints close to JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue

JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue vs Wolf GreyWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Consul Blue
JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue vs Wolf GreyWarpaints Air · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Consul Blue
JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue vs Stratos BlueWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 10, fair

All matches: Consul Blue equivalents · JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue equivalents