Ahriman Blue vs Weathered Blue

Ahriman Blue

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

Weathered Blue

Brand
Reaper
Range
Master Series Paints
Code
09153
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#507b95 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 9.1, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Weathered Blue is a little lighter, more muted than Ahriman Blue.

Can I use Weathered Blue instead of Ahriman Blue?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Weathered Blue is a little lighter, more muted than Ahriman Blue.

Can I use Ahriman Blue instead of Weathered Blue?

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

Other Reaper paints close to Ahriman Blue

Other Citadel paints close to Weathered Blue

All matches: Ahriman Blue equivalents · Weathered Blue equivalents

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