What is the difference between Calgar Blue and Primary Cyan?

ΔE 6 (very close). Primary Cyan is a little lighter, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Calgar Blue vs Primary Cyan

Calgar Blue

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Layer
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #2a60a8 (estimate)

Primary Cyan

Brand: Pro Acryl
Range: Expert Acrylics
Code: E014
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #1a6ab0 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 5.8, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Primary Cyan is a little lighter, cooler than Calgar Blue.

Can I use Primary Cyan instead of Calgar Blue?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 6). Primary Cyan is a little lighter, cooler than Calgar Blue.

Can I use Calgar Blue instead of Primary Cyan?

The same difference applies the other way round: Calgar Blue is a little darker, warmer.

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 Calgar Blue on the colour wheel See Primary Cyan on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Calgar Blue

Calgar Blue vs Blue (005)Standard / Signature / AMP · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Primary Cyan
Calgar Blue vs Ultramarine (S35)Standard / Signature / AMP · ΔE 17, loose
Calgar Blue vs Sky Blue (012)Standard / Signature / AMP · ΔE 20, loose

Other Citadel paints close to Primary Cyan

Primary Cyan vs Imrik BlueColour: Dry · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Calgar Blue
Primary Cyan vs Teclis BlueColour: Layer · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Calgar Blue
Primary Cyan vs Caledor SkyColour: Base · ΔE 7, close

All matches: Calgar Blue equivalents · Primary Cyan equivalents