Omega Blue vs Kantor Blue

Omega Blue

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Air
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#0a3a72 (estimate)

Kantor Blue

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Air
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#1a2a6a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Kantor Blue is a little darker, more saturated, warmer than Omega Blue.

Can I use Kantor Blue instead of Omega Blue?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Kantor Blue is a little darker, more saturated, warmer than Omega Blue.

Can I use Omega Blue instead of Kantor Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Omega Blue is a little lighter, more muted, cooler.

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 Omega Blue on the colour wheel See Kantor Blue on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Omega Blue

Other Army Painter paints close to Kantor Blue

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