Frostveil vs Blue

Frostveil

Brand
Army Painter
Range
John Blanche Vol. 1-4
Code
Vol. 3
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#01559d (estimate)

Blue

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Standard / Signature / AMP
Code
005
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#1f5fb0 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 6.7, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Blue is a little lighter, more saturated than Frostveil.

Can I use Blue instead of Frostveil?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 7). Blue is a little lighter, more saturated than Frostveil.

Can I use Frostveil instead of Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Frostveil is a little darker, 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 Frostveil on the colour wheel See Blue on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Frostveil

Other Army Painter paints close to Blue

All matches: Frostveil equivalents · Blue equivalents

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