Ahriman Blue vs Grey Blue

Ahriman Blue

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

Grey Blue

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Model Color
Code
70.943
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#546c87 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Grey Blue is more muted, warmer than Ahriman Blue.

Can I use Grey Blue instead of Ahriman Blue?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Grey Blue is more muted, warmer than Ahriman Blue.

Can I use Ahriman Blue instead of Grey Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Ahriman Blue is 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 Grey Blue on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Ahriman Blue

Other Citadel paints close to Grey Blue

All matches: Ahriman Blue equivalents · Grey Blue equivalents

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