Dark Blue Tone vs Tyran Blue

Dark Blue Tone

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Fanatic
Type
a wash/shade
Swatch
#1a2448 (estimate)

Tyran Blue

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Shade
Type
a wash/shade
Swatch
#3a7ac0 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 40.1, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Tyran Blue is noticeably lighter, much more saturated, cooler than Dark Blue Tone.

Can I use Tyran Blue instead of Dark Blue Tone?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 40). Tyran Blue is noticeably lighter, much more saturated, cooler than Dark Blue Tone.

Can I use Dark Blue Tone instead of Tyran Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dark Blue Tone is noticeably darker, much more muted, 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 Dark Blue Tone on the colour wheel See Tyran Blue on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Dark Blue Tone

Other Army Painter paints close to Tyran Blue

All matches: Dark Blue Tone equivalents · Tyran Blue equivalents

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