Sapphire Gem vs Phthalo Blue (Green Shade)

Sapphire Gem

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

Phthalo Blue (Green Shade)

Brand
Golden
Range
Heavy Body Acrylics
Code
PB15:3
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#074cb3 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 20.9, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Phthalo Blue (Green Shade) is a little darker, much more saturated, warmer than Sapphire Gem.

Can I use Phthalo Blue (Green Shade) instead of Sapphire Gem?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 21). Phthalo Blue (Green Shade) is a little darker, much more saturated, warmer than Sapphire Gem.

Can I use Sapphire Gem instead of Phthalo Blue (Green Shade)?

The same difference applies the other way round: Sapphire Gem is a little lighter, much 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 Sapphire Gem on the colour wheel See Phthalo Blue (Green Shade) on the colour wheel

Other Golden paints close to Sapphire Gem

Other Army Painter paints close to Phthalo Blue (Green Shade)

All matches: Sapphire Gem equivalents · Phthalo Blue (Green Shade) equivalents

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