What is the difference between Shadow Thorn and Prussian Blue?

ΔE 10 (fair). Prussian Blue is a little lighter, 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: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.965
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #354364 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Prussian Blue is a little lighter, warmer than Shadow Thorn.

Can I use Prussian Blue instead of Shadow Thorn?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Prussian Blue is a little lighter, warmer than Shadow Thorn.

Can I use Shadow Thorn instead of Prussian Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Shadow Thorn is a little darker, 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 Vallejo paints close to Shadow Thorn

Shadow Thorn vs Turquoise (70.966)Model Color · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Prussian Blue
Shadow Thorn vs Steel Blue (71.087)Model Air · ΔE 8, close · closer than Prussian Blue
Shadow Thorn vs Dark Blue RLM24 (71.266)Model Air · ΔE 8, close · closer than Prussian Blue

Other Army Painter paints close to Prussian Blue

Prussian Blue vs Dark SkyWarpaints Air · ΔE 6, close · closer than Shadow Thorn
Prussian Blue vs Thunderous BlueWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 9, close · closer than Shadow Thorn
Prussian Blue vs Imperial NavyWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 11, fair

All matches: Shadow Thorn equivalents · Prussian Blue equivalents