Crystal Blue vs Azurite Hue

Crystal Blue

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Fanatic
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#006cb4 (estimate)

Azurite Hue

Brand
Golden
Range
Heavy Body Acrylics
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#266196 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Azurite Hue is a little darker, more muted than Crystal Blue.

Can I use Azurite Hue instead of Crystal Blue?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Azurite Hue is a little darker, more muted than Crystal Blue.

Can I use Crystal Blue instead of Azurite Hue?

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

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 Crystal Blue on the colour wheel See Azurite Hue on the colour wheel

Other Golden paints close to Crystal Blue

Other Army Painter paints close to Azurite Hue

All matches: Crystal Blue equivalents · Azurite Hue equivalents

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