Nightroot Shade vs Tyran Blue

Nightroot Shade

Brand
Army Painter
Range
John Blanche Vol. 1-4
Code
Vol. 3 Wash
Type
a wash/shade
Swatch
#44364c (estimate)

Tyran Blue

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Shade
Type
a wash/shade
Swatch
#3a7ac0 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 41.2, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Tyran Blue is noticeably lighter, much more saturated, cooler than Nightroot Shade.

Can I use Tyran Blue instead of Nightroot Shade?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 41). Tyran Blue is noticeably lighter, much more saturated, cooler than Nightroot Shade.

Can I use Nightroot Shade instead of Tyran Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Nightroot Shade is noticeably darker, much more muted, 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 Nightroot Shade on the colour wheel See Tyran Blue on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Nightroot Shade

Other Army Painter paints close to Tyran Blue

All matches: Nightroot Shade equivalents · Tyran Blue equivalents

Choose a theme

Changes how the site looks on this device. Paint colours stay the same.