Thunderhawk Blue vs RLM 70 Black Green

Thunderhawk Blue

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Layer
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#2a4a60 (estimate)

RLM 70 Black Green

Brand
Mr. Hobby
Range
Mr. Color
Code
C-18
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#283647 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 9.8, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. RLM 70 Black Green is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Thunderhawk Blue.

Can I use RLM 70 Black Green instead of Thunderhawk Blue?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 10). RLM 70 Black Green is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Thunderhawk Blue.

Can I use Thunderhawk Blue instead of RLM 70 Black Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Thunderhawk Blue is a little lighter, more saturated, 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 Thunderhawk Blue on the colour wheel See RLM 70 Black Green on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Thunderhawk Blue

Other Citadel paints close to RLM 70 Black Green

All matches: Thunderhawk Blue equivalents · RLM 70 Black Green equivalents

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