What is the difference between Runic Cobalt and Ashen Blue?

ΔE 18 (loose). Ashen Blue is noticeably darker, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Runic Cobalt vs Ashen Blue

Runic Cobalt

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Fanatic
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #7b97b3 (estimate)

Ashen Blue

Brand: Reaper
Range: Master Series Paints
Code: 09057
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #476e80 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 18.2, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Ashen Blue is noticeably darker, cooler than Runic Cobalt.

Can I use Ashen Blue instead of Runic Cobalt?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 18). Ashen Blue is noticeably darker, cooler than Runic Cobalt.

Can I use Runic Cobalt instead of Ashen Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Runic Cobalt is noticeably lighter, 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 Runic Cobalt on the colour wheel See Ashen Blue on the colour wheel

Other Reaper paints close to Runic Cobalt

Runic Cobalt vs Snow Shadow (09021)Master Series Paints · ΔE 9, close · closer than Ashen Blue
Runic Cobalt vs Weathered Blue (09153)Master Series Paints · ΔE 13, fair · closer than Ashen Blue
Runic Cobalt vs Icy Grey (09174)Master Series Paints · ΔE 14, fair · closer than Ashen Blue

Other Army Painter paints close to Ashen Blue

Ashen Blue vs Iron WolfWarpaints Air · ΔE 10, close · closer than Runic Cobalt
Ashen Blue vs Bramble Grove (Vol. 3)John Blanche Vol. 1-4 · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Runic Cobalt
Ashen Blue vs Ocean DepthsWarpaints Air · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Runic Cobalt

All matches: Runic Cobalt equivalents · Ashen Blue equivalents