Ahriman Blue vs Snow Shadow

How close are they?

ΔE 14.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Snow Shadow is noticeably lighter, more muted, warmer than Ahriman Blue.

Can I use Snow Shadow instead of Ahriman Blue?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Snow Shadow is noticeably lighter, more muted, warmer than Ahriman Blue.

Can I use Ahriman Blue instead of Snow Shadow?

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