Bismark's Grave vs Ultramarine Blue

Bismark's Grave

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

Ultramarine Blue

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Game Color
Code
72.022
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#4e75b5 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 23.0, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Ultramarine Blue is noticeably lighter, much more saturated, warmer than Bismark's Grave.

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

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 23). Ultramarine Blue is noticeably lighter, much more saturated, warmer than Bismark's Grave.

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

The same difference applies the other way round: Bismark's Grave is noticeably darker, 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 Ultramarine Blue on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Bismark's Grave

Other Bear Cavalry paints close to Ultramarine Blue

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

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