Macragge Blue vs Prussian Blue

Macragge Blue

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Base
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#1a3a7a (estimate)

Prussian Blue

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Expert Acrylics
Code
E005
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#1a2a5a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Prussian Blue is a little darker, more muted than Macragge Blue.

Can I use Prussian Blue instead of Macragge Blue?

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

Can I use Macragge Blue instead of Prussian Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Macragge 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 Macragge Blue on the colour wheel See Prussian Blue on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Macragge Blue

Other Citadel paints close to Prussian Blue

All matches: Macragge Blue equivalents · Prussian Blue equivalents

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