Iceborn vs Glacier Blue

Iceborn

Brand
Army Painter
Range
John Blanche Vol. 1-4
Code
Vol. 3
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#f9e0f5 (estimate)

Glacier Blue

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Game Color
Code
72.095
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#dee4f3 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Glacier Blue is more muted, cooler than Iceborn.

Can I use Glacier Blue instead of Iceborn?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Glacier Blue is more muted, cooler than Iceborn.

Can I use Iceborn instead of Glacier Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Iceborn is 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 Iceborn on the colour wheel See Glacier Blue on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Iceborn

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