White Scar vs Smoke Blue

White Scar

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Layer
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#f4f4f4 (estimate)

Smoke Blue

Brand
Mr. Hobby
Range
Aqueous Hobby Color
Code
H-96
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#cceffc (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Smoke Blue is a little darker, much more saturated than White Scar.

Can I use Smoke Blue instead of White Scar?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Smoke Blue is a little darker, much more saturated than White Scar.

Can I use White Scar instead of Smoke Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: White Scar is a little lighter, much 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 White Scar on the colour wheel See Smoke Blue on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to White Scar

Other Citadel paints close to Smoke Blue

All matches: White Scar equivalents · Smoke Blue equivalents

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