Thousand Sons Blue vs True Blue

How close are they?

ΔE 10.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. True Blue is a little lighter, more saturated than Thousand Sons Blue.

Can I use True 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 10). True Blue is a little lighter, more saturated than Thousand Sons Blue.

Can I use Thousand Sons Blue instead of True Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Thousand Sons Blue is a little darker, 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.