Tyrian Navy vs Basilicanum Grey

Tyrian Navy

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Speedpaint 2.0
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#2e3c48 (estimate)

Basilicanum Grey

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Contrast
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#6a6a6a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 22.3, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Basilicanum Grey is noticeably lighter, more muted than Tyrian Navy.

Can I use Basilicanum Grey instead of Tyrian Navy?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 22). Basilicanum Grey is noticeably lighter, more muted than Tyrian Navy.

Can I use Tyrian Navy instead of Basilicanum Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: Tyrian Navy is noticeably darker, more saturated.

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 Tyrian Navy on the colour wheel See Basilicanum Grey on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Tyrian Navy

Other Army Painter paints close to Basilicanum Grey

All matches: Tyrian Navy equivalents · Basilicanum Grey equivalents

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