Baharroth Blue vs Light Blue

Baharroth Blue

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Layer
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#4aa0d0 (estimate)

Light Blue

Brand
Mr. Hobby
Range
Aqueous Hobby Color
Code
H-323
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#1cb6f1 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Light Blue is a little lighter, more saturated than Baharroth Blue.

Can I use Light Blue instead of Baharroth Blue?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Light Blue is a little lighter, more saturated than Baharroth Blue.

Can I use Baharroth Blue instead of Light Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Baharroth Blue is a little darker, more muted.

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 Baharroth Blue on the colour wheel See Light Blue on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Baharroth Blue

Other Citadel paints close to Light Blue

All matches: Baharroth Blue equivalents · Light Blue equivalents

Choose a theme

Changes how the site looks on this device. Paint colours stay the same.