What is the difference between Shadow Thorn and Prussian Blue?

ΔE 8 (close). Prussian Blue is more saturated, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Shadow Thorn vs Prussian Blue

Shadow Thorn

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

Prussian Blue

Brand: Green Stuff World
Range: Acrylic Colors
Code: 3223
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #00406a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 7.7, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Prussian Blue is more saturated, warmer than Shadow Thorn.

Can I use Prussian Blue instead of Shadow Thorn?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Prussian Blue is more saturated, warmer than Shadow Thorn.

Can I use Shadow Thorn instead of Prussian Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Shadow Thorn is 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 Shadow Thorn on the colour wheel See Prussian 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 Prussian Blue
Shadow Thorn vs Terror Blue-Grey (4125)Opaque Colors · ΔE 15, fair
Shadow Thorn vs Chancellor Blue (3222)Acrylic Colors · ΔE 16, loose

Other Army Painter paints close to Prussian Blue

Prussian Blue vs Imperial NavyWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Shadow Thorn
Prussian Blue vs Ensign Blue (WP4028P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Shadow Thorn
Prussian Blue vs Deep BlueWarpaints Legacy · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Shadow Thorn

All matches: Shadow Thorn equivalents · Prussian Blue equivalents