What is the difference between Cold Armour and Prussian Blue?

ΔE 18 (loose). Prussian Blue is noticeably darker, more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

Cold Armour vs Prussian Blue

Cold Armour

Brand: Kimera Kolors
Range: Signature Series
Code: Signature
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #606578 (estimate)

Prussian Blue

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.965
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #354364 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 17.5, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Prussian Blue is noticeably darker, more saturated than Cold Armour.

Can I use Prussian Blue instead of Cold Armour?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 18). Prussian Blue is noticeably darker, more saturated than Cold Armour.

Can I use Cold Armour instead of Prussian Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Cold Armour is noticeably lighter, 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 Cold Armour on the colour wheel See Prussian Blue on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Cold Armour

Cold Armour vs Ocean Gray (71.273)Model Air · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Prussian Blue
Cold Armour vs Intermediate Blue (71.299)Model Air · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Prussian Blue
Cold Armour vs Sea Grey (71.049)Model Air · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Prussian Blue

Other Kimera Kolors paints close to Prussian Blue

Prussian Blue vs Turquoise Deep (Pure Pigments)Pure Pigments · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Cold Armour
Prussian Blue vs Indigo (Pure Pigments)Pure Pigments · ΔE 6, close · closer than Cold Armour
Prussian Blue vs Blue Black (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 15, fair · closer than Cold Armour

All matches: Cold Armour equivalents · Prussian Blue equivalents