Blue Horror vs IJN Gray Mitsubishi

Blue Horror

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Layer
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#a8c8e0 (estimate)

IJN Gray Mitsubishi

Brand
Mr. Hobby
Range
Mr. Color
Code
C-35
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#97afba (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. IJN Gray Mitsubishi is a little darker, more muted than Blue Horror.

Can I use IJN Gray Mitsubishi instead of Blue Horror?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). IJN Gray Mitsubishi is a little darker, more muted than Blue Horror.

Can I use Blue Horror instead of IJN Gray Mitsubishi?

The same difference applies the other way round: Blue Horror is a little lighter, 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 Blue Horror on the colour wheel See IJN Gray Mitsubishi on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Blue Horror

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