Ahriman Blue vs Military Blue

Ahriman Blue

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

Military Blue

Brand
Reaper
Range
Master Series Paints
Code
09152
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#35556f (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Military Blue is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Ahriman Blue.

Can I use Military 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). Military Blue is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Ahriman Blue.

Can I use Ahriman Blue instead of Military Blue?

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

Other Reaper paints close to Ahriman Blue

Other Citadel paints close to Military Blue

All matches: Ahriman Blue equivalents · Military Blue equivalents

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