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

ΔE 13 (fair). JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue is a little lighter, much more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

Imrik Blue vs JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue

Imrik Blue

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Dry
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #2a70b0 (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 13.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue is a little lighter, much more muted than Imrik Blue.

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

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue is a little lighter, much more muted than Imrik Blue.

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

The same difference applies the other way round: Imrik Blue is a little darker, much 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 Imrik Blue on the colour wheel See JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Imrik Blue

Imrik Blue vs Azure Blue (C-370)Mr. Color · ΔE 12, fair · closer than JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue
Imrik Blue vs Sky Blue (C-34)Mr. Color · ΔE 15, loose
Imrik Blue vs Sky Blue (H-25)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 15, loose

Other Citadel paints close to JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue

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

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