Hexed Violet vs JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue

Hexed Violet

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Fanatic
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#9482ba (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 21.6, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Hexed Violet.

Can I use JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue instead of Hexed Violet?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 22). JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Hexed Violet.

Can I use Hexed Violet instead of JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Hexed Violet is a little lighter, 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 Hexed Violet on the colour wheel See JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Hexed Violet

Other Army Painter paints close to JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue

All matches: Hexed Violet equivalents · JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue equivalents

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