The Fang vs Azurite Hue

The Fang

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Base
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#3a5a7a (estimate)

Azurite Hue

Brand
Golden
Range
Heavy Body Acrylics
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#266196 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Azurite Hue is much more saturated than The Fang.

Can I use Azurite Hue instead of The Fang?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Azurite Hue is much more saturated than The Fang.

Can I use The Fang instead of Azurite Hue?

The same difference applies the other way round: The Fang is much more muted.

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 The Fang on the colour wheel See Azurite Hue on the colour wheel

Other Golden paints close to The Fang

Other Citadel paints close to Azurite Hue

All matches: The Fang equivalents · Azurite Hue equivalents

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