What is the difference between The Fang and Phthalo Cyanine Blue?

ΔE 15 (fair). Phthalo Cyanine Blue is noticeably darker, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

The Fang vs Phthalo Cyanine Blue

The Fang

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

Phthalo Cyanine Blue

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Mr. Color
Code: C-322
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #313a5b (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Phthalo Cyanine Blue is noticeably darker, warmer than The Fang.

Can I use Phthalo Cyanine Blue instead of The Fang?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Phthalo Cyanine Blue is noticeably darker, warmer than The Fang.

Can I use The Fang instead of Phthalo Cyanine Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: The Fang is noticeably lighter, 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 The Fang on the colour wheel See Phthalo Cyanine Blue on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to The Fang

The Fang vs Blue Gray (H-42)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 6, close · closer than Phthalo Cyanine Blue
The Fang vs Intermediate Blue (C-72)Mr. Color · ΔE 10, close · closer than Phthalo Cyanine Blue
The Fang vs Intermediate Blue (H-56)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 10, close · closer than Phthalo Cyanine Blue

Other Citadel paints close to Phthalo Cyanine Blue

Phthalo Cyanine Blue vs Night Lords BlueColour: Base · ΔE 10, fair · closer than The Fang
Phthalo Cyanine Blue vs Night Lords BlueColour: Air · ΔE 10, fair · closer than The Fang
Phthalo Cyanine Blue vs Thunderhawk BlueColour: Layer · ΔE 13, fair · closer than The Fang

All matches: The Fang equivalents · Phthalo Cyanine Blue equivalents