What is the difference between Corvus Black and JASDF Deep Ocean Blue?

ΔE 9 (close). JASDF Deep Ocean Blue is a little lighter, more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

Corvus Black vs JASDF Deep Ocean Blue

Corvus Black

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

JASDF Deep Ocean Blue

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Mr. Color
Code: C-375
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #25283b (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 9.1, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. JASDF Deep Ocean Blue is a little lighter, more saturated than Corvus Black.

Can I use JASDF Deep Ocean Blue instead of Corvus Black?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). JASDF Deep Ocean Blue is a little lighter, more saturated than Corvus Black.

Can I use Corvus Black instead of JASDF Deep Ocean 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 JASDF Deep Ocean Blue on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Corvus Black

Corvus Black vs Black (C-2)Mr. Color · ΔE 7, close · closer than JASDF Deep Ocean Blue
Corvus Black vs Flat Black (C-33)Mr. Color · ΔE 7, close · closer than JASDF Deep Ocean Blue
Corvus Black vs Semi Gloss Black (C-92)Mr. Color · ΔE 7, close · closer than JASDF Deep Ocean Blue

Other Citadel paints close to JASDF Deep Ocean Blue

JASDF Deep Ocean Blue vs Corvus BlackColour: Air · ΔE 9, close
JASDF Deep Ocean Blue vs Mechanicus Standard GreyColour: Base · ΔE 13, fair
JASDF Deep Ocean Blue vs Mechanicus Standard GreyColour: Air · ΔE 13, fair

All matches: Corvus Black equivalents · JASDF Deep Ocean Blue equivalents