What is the difference between Ahriman Blue and Cobalt Violet Grey?

ΔE 21 (loose). Cobalt Violet Grey is much more muted, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Ahriman Blue vs Cobalt Violet Grey

Ahriman Blue

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Layer
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #2a6a8a (estimate)

Cobalt Violet Grey

Brand: Kimera Kolors
Range: Signature Series
Code: Signature
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #666174 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 20.7, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Cobalt Violet Grey is much more muted, warmer than Ahriman Blue.

Can I use Cobalt Violet Grey instead of Ahriman Blue?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 21). Cobalt Violet Grey is much more muted, warmer than Ahriman Blue.

Can I use Ahriman Blue instead of Cobalt Violet Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: Ahriman Blue is much more saturated, 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 Ahriman Blue on the colour wheel See Cobalt Violet Grey on the colour wheel

Other Kimera Kolors paints close to Ahriman Blue

Ahriman Blue vs Sea Blue (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Cobalt Violet Grey
Ahriman Blue vs Silver Grey (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 15, fair · closer than Cobalt Violet Grey
Ahriman Blue vs Cold Armour (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 17, loose · closer than Cobalt Violet Grey

Other Citadel paints close to Cobalt Violet Grey

Cobalt Violet Grey vs Daemonette HideColour: Base · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Ahriman Blue
Cobalt Violet Grey vs Warpfiend GreyColour: Layer · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Ahriman Blue
Cobalt Violet Grey vs Slaanesh GreyColour: Layer · ΔE 13, fair · closer than Ahriman Blue

All matches: Ahriman Blue equivalents · Cobalt Violet Grey equivalents