What is the difference between Blue Black and Dk Mediterr. Blue?

ΔE 6 (close). Dk Mediterr. Blue is more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

Blue Black vs Dk Mediterr. Blue

Blue Black

Brand: Kimera Kolors
Range: Signature Series
Code: Signature
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #262d3d (estimate)

Dk Mediterr. Blue

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.313
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #24344c (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 6.4, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Dk Mediterr. Blue is more saturated than Blue Black.

Can I use Dk Mediterr. Blue instead of Blue Black?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 6). Dk Mediterr. Blue is more saturated than Blue Black.

Can I use Blue Black instead of Dk Mediterr. Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Blue Black is 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 Blue Black on the colour wheel See Dk Mediterr. Blue on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Blue Black

Blue Black vs Signal Blue (71.091)Model Air · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Dk Mediterr. Blue
Blue Black vs Dark Sea Blue (70.898)Model Color · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Dk Mediterr. Blue
Blue Black vs Dark Grey (70.994)Model Color · ΔE 6, close · closer than Dk Mediterr. Blue

Other Kimera Kolors paints close to Dk Mediterr. Blue

Dk Mediterr. Blue vs Turquoise Deep (Pure Pigments)Pure Pigments · ΔE 6, close
Dk Mediterr. Blue vs Indigo (Pure Pigments)Pure Pigments · ΔE 13, fair
Dk Mediterr. Blue vs Tenebrous Teal (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 14, fair

All matches: Blue Black equivalents · Dk Mediterr. Blue equivalents