Ahriman Blue vs JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue

Ahriman Blue

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

JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue

Brand
Mr. Hobby
Range
Mr. Color
Code
C-374
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#517ba7 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue is a little lighter, warmer than Ahriman Blue.

Can I use JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue instead of Ahriman Blue?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue is a little lighter, warmer than Ahriman Blue.

Can I use Ahriman Blue instead of JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Ahriman Blue is a little darker, 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 JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Ahriman Blue

Other Citadel paints close to JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue

All matches: Ahriman Blue equivalents · JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue equivalents

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