What is the difference between Gothic Blue and Bismark's Grave?

ΔE 24 (loose). Bismark's Grave is noticeably lighter, much more muted, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Gothic Blue vs Bismark's Grave

Gothic Blue

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Fanatic
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #2a3971 (estimate)

Bismark's Grave

Brand: Bear Cavalry
Range: Bear Cavalry Paints
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #365a78 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 24.0, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Bismark's Grave is noticeably lighter, much more muted, cooler than Gothic Blue.

Can I use Bismark's Grave instead of Gothic Blue?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 24). Bismark's Grave is noticeably lighter, much more muted, cooler than Gothic Blue.

Can I use Gothic Blue instead of Bismark's Grave?

The same difference applies the other way round: Gothic Blue is noticeably darker, much 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 Gothic Blue on the colour wheel See Bismark's Grave on the colour wheel

Other Bear Cavalry paints close to Gothic Blue

Gothic Blue vs Purple People EaterBear Cavalry Paints · ΔE 9, close · closer than Bismark's Grave
Gothic Blue vs Purple RainBear Cavalry Paints · ΔE 20, loose · closer than Bismark's Grave
Gothic Blue vs Dark Eternal NightBear Cavalry Paints · ΔE 31, loose

Other Army Painter paints close to Bismark's Grave

Bismark's Grave vs Thunderous BlueWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Gothic Blue
Bismark's Grave vs Iron WolfWarpaints Air · ΔE 8, close · closer than Gothic Blue
Bismark's Grave vs Abyssal BlueWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 9, close · closer than Gothic Blue

All matches: Gothic Blue equivalents · Bismark's Grave equivalents