Temple Guard Blue vs Arctic Blue

Temple Guard Blue

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

Arctic Blue

Brand
Green Stuff World
Range
Acrylic Colors
Code
3227
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#05accc (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 21.0, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Arctic Blue is noticeably lighter, more saturated, warmer than Temple Guard Blue.

Can I use Arctic Blue instead of Temple Guard Blue?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 21). Arctic Blue is noticeably lighter, more saturated, warmer than Temple Guard Blue.

Can I use Temple Guard Blue instead of Arctic Blue?

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

Other Green Stuff World paints close to Temple Guard Blue

Other Citadel paints close to Arctic Blue

All matches: Temple Guard Blue equivalents · Arctic Blue equivalents

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