Regal Blue vs Altdorf Guard Blue

Regal Blue

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Fanatic
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#004a84 (estimate)

Altdorf Guard Blue

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Layer
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#1f4a8a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 5.6, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Altdorf Guard Blue is warmer than Regal Blue.

✓ Herrick Games paint comparison chart lists these two as equivalents.

Can I use Altdorf Guard Blue instead of Regal Blue?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 6). Altdorf Guard Blue is warmer than Regal Blue.

Can I use Regal Blue instead of Altdorf Guard Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Regal Blue is 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 Regal Blue on the colour wheel See Altdorf Guard Blue on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Regal Blue

Other Army Painter paints close to Altdorf Guard Blue

All matches: Regal Blue equivalents · Altdorf Guard Blue equivalents

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