Seraphon Blue vs Signal Blue

Seraphon Blue

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Tone Pro
Code
T1
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#022d34 (estimate)

Signal Blue

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Model Air
Code
71.091
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#222c39 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Signal Blue is more muted than Seraphon Blue.

Can I use Signal Blue instead of Seraphon Blue?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Signal Blue is more muted than Seraphon Blue.

Can I use Seraphon Blue instead of Signal Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Seraphon Blue is 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 Seraphon Blue on the colour wheel See Signal Blue on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Seraphon Blue

Other Citadel paints close to Signal Blue

All matches: Seraphon Blue equivalents · Signal Blue equivalents

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