Abaddon Black vs Blue Liner

Abaddon Black

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Air
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#101010 (estimate)

Blue Liner

Brand
Reaper
Range
Master Series Paints
Code
09066
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#05222b (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Blue Liner is a little lighter, more saturated than Abaddon Black.

Can I use Blue Liner instead of Abaddon Black?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Blue Liner is a little lighter, more saturated than Abaddon Black.

Can I use Abaddon Black instead of Blue Liner?

The same difference applies the other way round: Abaddon Black is a little darker, more muted.

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 Abaddon Black on the colour wheel See Blue Liner on the colour wheel

Other Reaper paints close to Abaddon Black

Other Citadel paints close to Blue Liner

All matches: Abaddon Black equivalents · Blue Liner equivalents

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