Caledor Sky vs Ultramarine

Caledor Sky

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Base
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#1a5a9a (estimate)

Ultramarine

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Standard / Signature / AMP
Code
S35
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#3a52b0 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 21.9, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Ultramarine is much more saturated, warmer than Caledor Sky.

Can I use Ultramarine instead of Caledor Sky?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 22). Ultramarine is much more saturated, warmer than Caledor Sky.

Can I use Caledor Sky instead of Ultramarine?

The same difference applies the other way round: Caledor Sky is much more muted, 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 Caledor Sky on the colour wheel See Ultramarine on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Caledor Sky

Other Citadel paints close to Ultramarine

All matches: Caledor Sky equivalents · Ultramarine equivalents

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