What is the difference between Griffon Blue and JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue?

ΔE 10 (fair). JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue is noticeably lighter. Swatch colours are estimates.

Griffon Blue vs JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue

Griffon Blue

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Legacy
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #32628e (estimate)

JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Mr. Color
Code: C-374
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #517ba7 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue is noticeably lighter than Griffon Blue.

Can I use JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue instead of Griffon Blue?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue is noticeably lighter than Griffon Blue.

Can I use Griffon Blue instead of JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Griffon Blue is noticeably darker.

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 Griffon Blue on the colour wheel See JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Griffon Blue

Griffon Blue vs Blue Gray (H-42)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 6, close · closer than JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue
Griffon Blue vs Azure Blue (C-370)Mr. Color · ΔE 12, fair
Griffon Blue vs Intermediate Blue FS35164 (C-366)Mr. Color · ΔE 16, loose

Other Army Painter paints close to JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue

JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue vs Wolf GreyWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Griffon Blue
JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue vs Wolf GreyWarpaints Air · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Griffon Blue
JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue vs Consul BlueWarpaints Air · ΔE 7, close · closer than Griffon Blue

All matches: Griffon Blue equivalents · JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue equivalents