Frostveil vs Ultramarine

Frostveil

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

Ultramarine

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Standard / Signature / AMP
Code
S35
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#3a52b0 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 17.1, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Ultramarine is more saturated, warmer than Frostveil.

Can I use Ultramarine instead of Frostveil?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 17). Ultramarine is more saturated, warmer than Frostveil.

Can I use Frostveil instead of Ultramarine?

The same difference applies the other way round: Frostveil is more muted, cooler.

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 Ultramarine on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Frostveil

Other Army Painter paints close to Ultramarine

All matches: Frostveil equivalents · Ultramarine equivalents

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