Bismark's Grave vs Macragge Blue

Bismark's Grave

Brand
Bear Cavalry
Range
Bear Cavalry Paints
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#365a78 (estimate)

Macragge Blue

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Base
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#1a3a7a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 27.5, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Macragge Blue is noticeably darker, much more saturated, warmer than Bismark's Grave.

Can I use Macragge Blue instead of Bismark's Grave?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 28). Macragge Blue is noticeably darker, much more saturated, warmer than Bismark's Grave.

Can I use Bismark's Grave instead of Macragge Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Bismark's Grave is noticeably lighter, much 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 Bismark's Grave on the colour wheel See Macragge Blue on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Bismark's Grave

Other Bear Cavalry paints close to Macragge Blue

All matches: Bismark's Grave equivalents · Macragge Blue equivalents

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