Incubi Darkness vs Blue Liner

Incubi Darkness

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Base
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#0a3a4a (estimate)

Blue Liner

Brand
Reaper
Range
Master Series Paints
Code
09066
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#05222b (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Blue Liner is noticeably darker, more muted than Incubi Darkness.

Can I use Blue Liner instead of Incubi Darkness?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Blue Liner is noticeably darker, more muted than Incubi Darkness.

Can I use Incubi Darkness instead of Blue Liner?

The same difference applies the other way round: Incubi Darkness is noticeably 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 Incubi Darkness on the colour wheel See Blue Liner on the colour wheel

Other Reaper paints close to Incubi Darkness

Other Citadel paints close to Blue Liner

All matches: Incubi Darkness equivalents · Blue Liner equivalents

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