What is the difference between Shadow Thorn and Chancellor Blue?

ΔE 16 (loose). Chancellor Blue is a little darker, more muted, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Shadow Thorn vs Chancellor Blue

Shadow Thorn

Brand: Army Painter
Range: John Blanche Vol. 1-4
Code: Vol. 3
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #003f5e (estimate)

Chancellor Blue

Brand: Green Stuff World
Range: Acrylic Colors
Code: 3222
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #2f2f44 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 15.6, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Chancellor Blue is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Shadow Thorn.

Can I use Chancellor Blue instead of Shadow Thorn?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 16). Chancellor Blue is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Shadow Thorn.

Can I use Shadow Thorn instead of Chancellor Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Shadow Thorn is a little lighter, 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 Shadow Thorn on the colour wheel See Chancellor Blue on the colour wheel

Other Green Stuff World paints close to Shadow Thorn

Shadow Thorn vs Mirage Blue (1840)Acrylic Colors · ΔE 7, close · closer than Chancellor Blue
Shadow Thorn vs Prussian Blue (3223)Acrylic Colors · ΔE 8, close · closer than Chancellor Blue
Shadow Thorn vs Terror Blue-Grey (4125)Opaque Colors · ΔE 15, fair · closer than Chancellor Blue

Other Army Painter paints close to Chancellor Blue

Chancellor Blue vs Terrestrial TitanWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 2, very close · closer than Shadow Thorn
Chancellor Blue vs Deep Ocean BlueWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 7, close · closer than Shadow Thorn
Chancellor Blue vs Navy Blue (WP4132P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 10, close · closer than Shadow Thorn

All matches: Shadow Thorn equivalents · Chancellor Blue equivalents