Basilicanum Grey vs Dark Green Blue

Basilicanum Grey

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Contrast
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#6a6a6a (estimate)

Dark Green Blue

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
1-Step
Code
517
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#1a4a52 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 22.9, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Dark Green Blue is noticeably darker, much more saturated than Basilicanum Grey.

Can I use Dark Green Blue instead of Basilicanum Grey?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 23). Dark Green Blue is noticeably darker, much more saturated than Basilicanum Grey.

Can I use Basilicanum Grey instead of Dark Green Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Basilicanum Grey is noticeably lighter, much 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 Basilicanum Grey on the colour wheel See Dark Green Blue on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Basilicanum Grey

Other Citadel paints close to Dark Green Blue

All matches: Basilicanum Grey equivalents · Dark Green Blue equivalents

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