Frost Blue vs Blue Horror

Frost Blue

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Fanatic
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#a5c2de (estimate)

Blue Horror

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Layer
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#a8c8e0 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 3.1, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Blue Horror is cooler than Frost Blue.

✓ Two Thin Coats comparison chart lists these two as equivalents.

Can I use Blue Horror instead of Frost Blue?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 3). Blue Horror is cooler than Frost Blue.

Can I use Frost Blue instead of Blue Horror?

The same difference applies the other way round: Frost Blue is 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 Frost Blue on the colour wheel See Blue Horror on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Frost Blue

Other Army Painter paints close to Blue Horror

All matches: Frost Blue equivalents · Blue Horror equivalents

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