What is the difference between Ahriman Blue and Darkness Grey?

ΔE 25 (loose). Darkness Grey is noticeably darker, much more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

Ahriman Blue vs Darkness Grey

Ahriman Blue

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

Darkness Grey

Brand: Nocturna Models
Range: N-Paint Basic
Code: NA11
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #454b4d (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 25.3, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Darkness Grey is noticeably darker, much more muted than Ahriman Blue.

Can I use Darkness Grey instead of Ahriman Blue?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 25). Darkness Grey is noticeably darker, much more muted than Ahriman Blue.

Can I use Ahriman Blue instead of Darkness Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: Ahriman Blue is noticeably lighter, much more saturated.

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 Darkness Grey on the colour wheel

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Ahriman Blue

Ahriman Blue vs Spectral Blue (NA28)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Darkness Grey
Ahriman Blue vs Blue Mountain (NA12)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 18, loose · closer than Darkness Grey
Ahriman Blue vs Dragon Blue (NA26)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 25, loose · closer than Darkness Grey

Other Citadel paints close to Darkness Grey

Darkness Grey vs Eshin GreyColour: Layer · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Ahriman Blue
Darkness Grey vs Mechanicus Standard GreyColour: Base · ΔE 6, close · closer than Ahriman Blue
Darkness Grey vs Mechanicus Standard GreyColour: Air · ΔE 6, close · closer than Ahriman Blue

All matches: Ahriman Blue equivalents · Darkness Grey equivalents