Soulstone Blue vs Primer Black

Soulstone Blue

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Technical
Type
a technical paint or medium
Swatch
#2a5aa8 (estimate)

Primer Black

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Primers
Code
P-002
Type
a technical paint or medium
Swatch
#151515 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 57.9, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Primer Black is noticeably darker, much more muted than Soulstone Blue.

Can I use Primer Black instead of Soulstone Blue?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 58). Primer Black is noticeably darker, much more muted than Soulstone Blue.

Can I use Soulstone Blue instead of Primer Black?

The same difference applies the other way round: Soulstone Blue is noticeably lighter, 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 Soulstone Blue on the colour wheel See Primer Black on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Soulstone Blue

Other Citadel paints close to Primer Black

All matches: Soulstone Blue equivalents · Primer Black equivalents

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