Leviadon Blue vs Dark Blue Black

Leviadon Blue

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Contrast
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#1a5a8a (estimate)

Dark Blue Black

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
1-Step
Code
503
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#1a2038 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 29.5, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Dark Blue Black is noticeably darker, much more muted, warmer than Leviadon Blue.

Can I use Dark Blue Black instead of Leviadon Blue?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 30). Dark Blue Black is noticeably darker, much more muted, warmer than Leviadon Blue.

Can I use Leviadon Blue instead of Dark Blue Black?

The same difference applies the other way round: Leviadon Blue is noticeably lighter, much more saturated, cooler.

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 Leviadon Blue on the colour wheel See Dark Blue Black on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Leviadon Blue

Other Citadel paints close to Dark Blue Black

All matches: Leviadon Blue equivalents · Dark Blue Black equivalents

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