Prussian Blue Hue vs Imperial Blue

Prussian Blue Hue

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

Imperial Blue

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Game Color
Code
72.020
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#30518d (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 25.3, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Imperial Blue is noticeably lighter, more saturated, cooler than Prussian Blue Hue.

Can I use Imperial Blue instead of Prussian Blue Hue?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 25). Imperial Blue is noticeably lighter, more saturated, cooler than Prussian Blue Hue.

Can I use Prussian Blue Hue instead of Imperial Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Prussian Blue Hue is noticeably darker, more muted, 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 Prussian Blue Hue on the colour wheel See Imperial Blue on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Prussian Blue Hue

Other Golden paints close to Imperial Blue

All matches: Prussian Blue Hue equivalents · Imperial Blue equivalents

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