The Fang vs Ultramarine Blue

The Fang

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

Ultramarine Blue

Brand
Reaper
Range
Master Series Paints
Code
09188
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#004772 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Ultramarine Blue is a little darker, more saturated than The Fang.

Can I use Ultramarine Blue instead of The Fang?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Ultramarine Blue is a little darker, more saturated than The Fang.

Can I use The Fang instead of Ultramarine Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: The Fang is a little lighter, 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 Ultramarine Blue on the colour wheel

Other Reaper paints close to The Fang

Other Citadel paints close to Ultramarine Blue

All matches: The Fang equivalents · Ultramarine Blue equivalents

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