Thousand Sons Blue vs Prussian Blue

Thousand Sons Blue

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Base
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#1a5a8a (estimate)

Prussian Blue

Brand
Green Stuff World
Range
Acrylic Colors
Code
3223
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#00406a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Prussian Blue is noticeably darker than Thousand Sons Blue.

Can I use Prussian Blue instead of Thousand Sons Blue?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Prussian Blue is noticeably darker than Thousand Sons Blue.

Can I use Thousand Sons Blue instead of Prussian Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Thousand Sons Blue is noticeably lighter.

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 Thousand Sons Blue on the colour wheel See Prussian Blue on the colour wheel

Other Green Stuff World paints close to Thousand Sons Blue

Other Citadel paints close to Prussian Blue

All matches: Thousand Sons Blue equivalents · Prussian Blue equivalents

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