Corvus Black vs Steely Blue

Corvus Black

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Air
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#1a1a24 (estimate)

Steely Blue

Brand
Reaper
Range
Master Series Paints
Code
09151
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#122334 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 8.2, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Steely Blue is a little lighter, more saturated than Corvus Black.

Can I use Steely Blue instead of Corvus Black?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Steely Blue is a little lighter, more saturated than Corvus Black.

Can I use Corvus Black instead of Steely Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Corvus Black 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 Corvus Black on the colour wheel See Steely Blue on the colour wheel

Other Reaper paints close to Corvus Black

Other Citadel paints close to Steely Blue

All matches: Corvus Black equivalents · Steely Blue equivalents

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