Tyrian Navy vs Dark Blue Black

Tyrian Navy

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

Dark Blue Black

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
1-Step
Code
503
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#1a2038 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 15.7, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Dark Blue Black is noticeably darker, more saturated, warmer than Tyrian Navy.

Can I use Dark Blue Black instead of Tyrian Navy?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 16). Dark Blue Black is noticeably darker, more saturated, warmer than Tyrian Navy.

Can I use Tyrian Navy instead of Dark Blue Black?

The same difference applies the other way round: Tyrian Navy is noticeably lighter, 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 Tyrian Navy on the colour wheel See Dark Blue Black on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Tyrian Navy

Other Army Painter paints close to Dark Blue Black

All matches: Tyrian Navy equivalents · Dark Blue Black equivalents

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