Prussian Blue Hue vs Dark Prussian Blue

Prussian Blue Hue

Brand
Golden
Range
Heavy Body Acrylics
Code
PBk9 / PB15:0 / PV23
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#0e1d44 (estimate)

Dark Prussian Blue

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Model Color
Code
70.899
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#2f243f (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Dark Prussian Blue is a little lighter, more muted, warmer than Prussian Blue Hue.

Can I use Dark Prussian Blue instead of Prussian Blue Hue?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Dark Prussian Blue is a little lighter, more muted, warmer than Prussian Blue Hue.

Can I use Prussian Blue Hue instead of Dark Prussian Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Prussian Blue Hue is a little darker, 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 Prussian Blue Hue on the colour wheel See Dark Prussian Blue on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Prussian Blue Hue

Other Golden paints close to Dark Prussian Blue

All matches: Prussian Blue Hue equivalents · Dark Prussian Blue equivalents

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