What is the difference between Alaitoc Blue and JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue?

ΔE 7 (close). JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue is a little lighter. Swatch colours are estimates.

Alaitoc Blue vs JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue

Alaitoc Blue

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Layer
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #3a6a9a (estimate)

JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Mr. Color
Code: C-374
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #517ba7 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 7.5, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue is a little lighter than Alaitoc Blue.

Can I use JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue instead of Alaitoc Blue?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 7). JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue is a little lighter than Alaitoc Blue.

Can I use Alaitoc Blue instead of JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Alaitoc Blue is a little darker.

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 Alaitoc Blue on the colour wheel See JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Alaitoc Blue

Alaitoc Blue vs Blue Gray (H-42)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 8, close
Alaitoc Blue vs Azure Blue (C-370)Mr. Color · ΔE 9, close
Alaitoc Blue vs Intermediate Blue FS35164 (C-366)Mr. Color · ΔE 18, loose

Other Citadel paints close to JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue

JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue vs Russ GreyColour: Layer · ΔE 7, close · closer than Alaitoc Blue
JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue vs Russ GreyColour: Air · ΔE 7, close · closer than Alaitoc Blue
JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue vs Hoeth BlueColour: Layer · ΔE 8, close

All matches: Alaitoc Blue equivalents · JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue equivalents