Tyran Blue vs Armor Wash

Tyran Blue

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Shade
Type
a wash/shade
Swatch
#3a7ac0 (estimate)

Armor Wash

Brand
Formula P3
Range
P3 Inks & Washes
Code
93012
Type
a wash/shade
Swatch
#504945 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 49.7, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Armor Wash is noticeably darker, much more muted than Tyran Blue.

Can I use Armor Wash instead of Tyran Blue?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 50). Armor Wash is noticeably darker, much more muted than Tyran Blue.

Can I use Tyran Blue instead of Armor Wash?

The same difference applies the other way round: Tyran Blue is noticeably lighter, much more saturated.

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 Tyran Blue on the colour wheel See Armor Wash on the colour wheel

Other Formula P3 paints close to Tyran Blue

Other Citadel paints close to Armor Wash

All matches: Tyran Blue equivalents · Armor Wash equivalents

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