Ahriman Blue vs Air Superiority Blue

How close are they?

ΔE 11.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Air Superiority Blue is warmer than Ahriman Blue.

Can I use Air Superiority Blue instead of Ahriman Blue?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Air Superiority Blue is warmer than Ahriman Blue.

Can I use Ahriman Blue instead of Air Superiority Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Ahriman Blue is 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.