Dark Sky vs Ultramarine Shadow

Dark Sky

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

Ultramarine Shadow

Brand
Reaper
Range
Master Series Paints
Code
09187
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#01293f (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Ultramarine Shadow is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Dark Sky.

Can I use Ultramarine Shadow instead of Dark Sky?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Ultramarine Shadow is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Dark Sky.

Can I use Dark Sky instead of Ultramarine Shadow?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dark Sky is a little lighter, 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 Dark Sky on the colour wheel See Ultramarine Shadow on the colour wheel

Other Reaper paints close to Dark Sky

Other Army Painter paints close to Ultramarine Shadow

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