What is the difference between Sapphire Gem and Imrik Blue?

ΔE 11 (fair). Imrik Blue is more muted, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Sapphire Gem vs Imrik Blue

Sapphire Gem

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

Imrik Blue

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Dry
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #2a70b0 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Imrik Blue is more muted, cooler than Sapphire Gem.

Can I use Imrik Blue instead of Sapphire Gem?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Imrik Blue is more muted, cooler than Sapphire Gem.

Can I use Sapphire Gem instead of Imrik Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Sapphire Gem is more saturated, 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 Sapphire Gem on the colour wheel See Imrik Blue on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Sapphire Gem

Sapphire Gem vs Calgar BlueColour: Layer · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Imrik Blue
Sapphire Gem vs Teclis BlueColour: Layer · ΔE 9, close · closer than Imrik Blue
Sapphire Gem vs Calth Blue ClearColour: Air · ΔE 9, close · closer than Imrik Blue

Other Army Painter paints close to Imrik Blue

Imrik Blue vs Crystal BlueWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Sapphire Gem
Imrik Blue vs Crystal BlueWarpaints Air · ΔE 10, close · closer than Sapphire Gem
Imrik Blue vs Consul BlueWarpaints Air · ΔE 10, close · closer than Sapphire Gem

All matches: Sapphire Gem equivalents · Imrik Blue equivalents