Dark Sky vs Blue Gorkshroom

Dark Sky

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Legacy
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#1b2b52 (estimate)

Blue Gorkshroom

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Tone Pro
Code
T1
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#032257 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Blue Gorkshroom is a little darker, more saturated than Dark Sky.

Can I use Blue Gorkshroom instead of Dark Sky?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Blue Gorkshroom is a little darker, more saturated than Dark Sky.

Can I use Dark Sky instead of Blue Gorkshroom?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dark Sky is a little lighter, more muted.

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 Sky on the colour wheel See Blue Gorkshroom on the colour wheel

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