What is the difference between Consul Blue and Grey Blue?

ΔE 18 (loose). Grey Blue is a little lighter, much more muted, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Consul Blue vs Grey Blue

Consul Blue

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

Grey Blue

Brand: Pro Acryl
Range: Standard / Signature / AMP
Code: 055
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #7a94b0 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 18.4, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Grey Blue is a little lighter, much more muted, cooler than Consul Blue.

Can I use Grey Blue instead of Consul Blue?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 18). Grey Blue is a little lighter, much more muted, cooler than Consul Blue.

Can I use Consul Blue instead of Grey Blue?

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

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Consul Blue

Consul Blue vs Faded Ultramarine (013)Standard / Signature / AMP · ΔE 10, close · closer than Grey Blue
Consul Blue vs Sky Blue (012)Standard / Signature / AMP · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Grey Blue
Consul Blue vs Primary Cyan (E014)Expert Acrylics · ΔE 14, fair · closer than Grey Blue

Other Army Painter paints close to Grey Blue

Grey Blue vs Runic CobaltWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 1, very close · closer than Consul Blue
Grey Blue vs Fog GreyWarpaints Legacy · ΔE 1, very close · closer than Consul Blue
Grey Blue vs Tanker Grey (WP4047P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 6, close · closer than Consul Blue

All matches: Consul Blue equivalents · Grey Blue equivalents