What is the difference between Thunderous Blue and Prussian Blue?

ΔE 9 (close). Prussian Blue is a little darker, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Thunderous Blue vs Prussian Blue

Thunderous Blue

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Fanatic
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #355577 (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 8.6, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Prussian Blue is a little darker, warmer than Thunderous Blue.

Can I use Prussian Blue instead of Thunderous Blue?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Prussian Blue is a little darker, warmer than Thunderous Blue.

Can I use Thunderous Blue instead of Prussian Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Thunderous Blue is a little lighter, 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 Thunderous Blue on the colour wheel See Prussian Blue on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Thunderous Blue

Thunderous Blue vs Abyssal Turquoise (72.120)Game Color · ΔE 7, close · closer than Prussian Blue
Thunderous Blue vs Dark Blue RLM24 (71.266)Model Air · ΔE 8, close · closer than Prussian Blue
Thunderous Blue vs Turquoise (70.966)Model Color · ΔE 9, close

Other Army Painter paints close to Prussian Blue

Prussian Blue vs Dark SkyWarpaints Air · ΔE 6, close · closer than Thunderous Blue
Prussian Blue vs Shadow Thorn (Vol. 3)John Blanche Vol. 1-4 · ΔE 10, fair
Prussian Blue vs Imperial NavyWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 11, fair

All matches: Thunderous Blue equivalents · Prussian Blue equivalents