Lucky 38 vs Baharroth Blue

Q: What is the difference between Lucky 38 and Baharroth Blue?

ΔE 25 (loose). Baharroth Blue is noticeably lighter, much more saturated, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Lucky 38

Brand: Bear Cavalry
Range: Bear Cavalry Paints
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #48818b (estimate)

Baharroth Blue

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Layer
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #4aa0d0 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 24.6, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Baharroth Blue is noticeably lighter, much more saturated, cooler than Lucky 38.

Can I use Baharroth Blue instead of Lucky 38?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 25). Baharroth Blue is noticeably lighter, much more saturated, cooler than Lucky 38.

Can I use Lucky 38 instead of Baharroth Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Lucky 38 is noticeably darker, much 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 Lucky 38 on the colour wheel See Baharroth Blue on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Lucky 38

Lucky 38 vs StormfangColour: Dry · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Baharroth Blue
Lucky 38 vs Stegadon Scale GreenColour: Base · ΔE 13, fair · closer than Baharroth Blue
Lucky 38 vs Sotek GreenColour: Layer · ΔE 13, fair · closer than Baharroth Blue

Other Bear Cavalry paints close to Baharroth Blue

Baharroth Blue vs Twilight at GettysburgBear Cavalry Paints · ΔE 21, loose · closer than Lucky 38
Baharroth Blue vs Freezing MoonBear Cavalry Paints · ΔE 24, loose · closer than Lucky 38
Baharroth Blue vs Grey GooseBear Cavalry Paints · ΔE 29, loose

All matches: Lucky 38 equivalents · Baharroth Blue equivalents