Arcane Blue vs Light Blue Green

Arcane Blue

Brand
Formula P3
Range
Formula P3
Code
93049
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#83d6d8 (estimate)

Light Blue Green

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Model Color
Code
70.753
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#3a9ea6 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 21.1, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Light Blue Green is noticeably darker, cooler than Arcane Blue.

Can I use Light Blue Green instead of Arcane Blue?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 21). Light Blue Green is noticeably darker, cooler than Arcane Blue.

Can I use Arcane Blue instead of Light Blue Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Arcane Blue is noticeably lighter, warmer.

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 Arcane Blue on the colour wheel See Light Blue Green on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Arcane Blue

Other Formula P3 paints close to Light Blue Green

All matches: Arcane Blue equivalents · Light Blue Green equivalents

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