What is the difference between Hoeth Blue and JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue?

ΔE 8 (close). JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue is a little darker, more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

Hoeth Blue vs JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue

Hoeth Blue

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Layer
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #4a8ac0 (estimate)

JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Mr. Color
Code: C-374
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #517ba7 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 8.5, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue is a little darker, more muted than Hoeth Blue.

Can I use JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue instead of Hoeth Blue?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue is a little darker, more muted than Hoeth Blue.

Can I use Hoeth Blue instead of JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Hoeth Blue 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 Hoeth Blue on the colour wheel See JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Hoeth Blue

Hoeth Blue vs Azure Blue (C-370)Mr. Color · ΔE 7, close · closer than JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue
Hoeth Blue vs Sky Blue (C-34)Mr. Color · ΔE 12, fair
Hoeth Blue vs Sky Blue (H-25)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 12, fair

Other Citadel paints close to JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue

JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue vs Russ GreyColour: Layer · ΔE 7, close · closer than Hoeth Blue
JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue vs Russ GreyColour: Air · ΔE 7, close · closer than Hoeth Blue
JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue vs Alaitoc BlueColour: Layer · ΔE 7, close · closer than Hoeth Blue

All matches: Hoeth Blue equivalents · JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue equivalents