Temple Guard Blue vs Ironhull Grey

Temple Guard Blue

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Air
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#2a7a9a (estimate)

Ironhull Grey

Brand
Formula P3
Range
Formula P3
Code
93044
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#889198 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 25.3, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Ironhull Grey is noticeably lighter, much more muted than Temple Guard Blue.

Can I use Ironhull Grey instead of Temple Guard Blue?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 25). Ironhull Grey is noticeably lighter, much more muted than Temple Guard Blue.

Can I use Temple Guard Blue instead of Ironhull Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: Temple Guard Blue is noticeably darker, 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 Temple Guard Blue on the colour wheel See Ironhull Grey on the colour wheel

Other Formula P3 paints close to Temple Guard Blue

Other Citadel paints close to Ironhull Grey

All matches: Temple Guard Blue equivalents · Ironhull Grey equivalents

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