Sapphire Gem vs Ignis Fatuus

Sapphire Gem

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

Ignis Fatuus

Brand
Nocturna Models
Range
N-Paint Basic
Code
NA31
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#aca3da (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 34.7, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Ignis Fatuus is noticeably lighter, much more muted, warmer than Sapphire Gem.

Can I use Ignis Fatuus instead of Sapphire Gem?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 35). Ignis Fatuus is noticeably lighter, much more muted, warmer than Sapphire Gem.

Can I use Sapphire Gem instead of Ignis Fatuus?

The same difference applies the other way round: Sapphire Gem is noticeably darker, much more saturated, 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 Ignis Fatuus on the colour wheel

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Sapphire Gem

Other Army Painter paints close to Ignis Fatuus

All matches: Sapphire Gem equivalents · Ignis Fatuus equivalents

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