Royal Blue vs Kingdom Blue

Royal Blue

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Fanatic
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#0057a5 (estimate)

Kingdom Blue

Brand
Nocturna Models
Range
N-Paint Basic
Code
NA25
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#414ca9 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 16.1, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Kingdom Blue is more saturated, warmer than Royal Blue.

Can I use Kingdom Blue instead of Royal Blue?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 16). Kingdom Blue is more saturated, warmer than Royal Blue.

Can I use Royal Blue instead of Kingdom Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Royal Blue is 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 Royal Blue on the colour wheel See Kingdom Blue on the colour wheel

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Royal Blue

Other Army Painter paints close to Kingdom Blue

All matches: Royal Blue equivalents · Kingdom Blue equivalents

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