Bismark's Grave vs Temple Guard Blue

Bismark's Grave

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

Temple Guard Blue

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Layer
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#2a7a9a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 15.0, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Temple Guard Blue is noticeably lighter, more saturated, cooler than Bismark's Grave.

Can I use Temple Guard Blue instead of Bismark's Grave?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 15). Temple Guard Blue is noticeably lighter, more saturated, cooler than Bismark's Grave.

Can I use Bismark's Grave instead of Temple Guard Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Bismark's Grave is noticeably darker, more muted, warmer.

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 Temple Guard Blue on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Bismark's Grave

Other Bear Cavalry paints close to Temple Guard Blue

All matches: Bismark's Grave equivalents · Temple Guard Blue equivalents

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