Ahriman Blue vs Dragon Blue

Ahriman Blue

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

Dragon Blue

Brand
Nocturna Models
Range
N-Paint Basic
Code
NA26
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#28665f (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 25.0, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Dragon Blue is a little darker, warmer than Ahriman Blue.

Can I use Dragon Blue instead of Ahriman Blue?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 25). Dragon Blue is a little darker, warmer than Ahriman Blue.

Can I use Ahriman Blue instead of Dragon Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Ahriman Blue is a little lighter, 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 Dragon Blue on the colour wheel

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Ahriman Blue

Other Citadel paints close to Dragon Blue

All matches: Ahriman Blue equivalents · Dragon Blue equivalents

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