What is the difference between Sapphire Gem and Blue Licks?

ΔE 20 (loose). Blue Licks is noticeably lighter, more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

Sapphire Gem vs Blue Licks

Sapphire Gem

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Air
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #1a68b8 (estimate)

Blue Licks

Brand: Bear Cavalry
Range: Bear Cavalry Paints
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #4097fc (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 20.4, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Blue Licks is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Sapphire Gem.

Can I use Blue Licks instead of Sapphire Gem?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 20). Blue Licks is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Sapphire Gem.

Can I use Sapphire Gem instead of Blue Licks?

The same difference applies the other way round: Sapphire Gem is noticeably darker, more muted.

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 Sapphire Gem on the colour wheel See Blue Licks on the colour wheel

Other Bear Cavalry paints close to Sapphire Gem

Sapphire Gem vs Purple RainBear Cavalry Paints · ΔE 14, fair · closer than Blue Licks
Sapphire Gem vs Neptune's FuryBear Cavalry Paints · ΔE 18, loose · closer than Blue Licks
Sapphire Gem vs Pale Blue DotBear Cavalry Paints · ΔE 19, loose · closer than Blue Licks

Other Army Painter paints close to Blue Licks

Blue Licks vs Crystal BlueWarpaints Air · ΔE 18, loose · closer than Sapphire Gem
Blue Licks vs Crystal BlueWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 22, loose
Blue Licks vs Ionic BlueWarpaints Air · ΔE 22, loose

All matches: Sapphire Gem equivalents · Blue Licks equivalents