Frostveil vs Relic Blue

Frostveil

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

Relic Blue

Brand
Two Thin Coats
Range
Triads: midtones
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#257fbe (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 19.3, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Relic Blue is noticeably lighter, more muted, cooler than Frostveil.

Can I use Relic Blue instead of Frostveil?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 19). Relic Blue is noticeably lighter, more muted, cooler than Frostveil.

Can I use Frostveil instead of Relic Blue?

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

Other Two Thin Coats paints close to Frostveil

Other Army Painter paints close to Relic Blue

All matches: Frostveil equivalents · Relic Blue equivalents

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