What is the difference between Phthalo Blue GS and Dark Blue?

ΔE 16 (loose). Dark Blue is much more muted, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Phthalo Blue GS vs Dark Blue

Phthalo Blue GS

Brand: Kimera Kolors
Range: Pure Pigments
Code: Pure Pigments
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #1a2f77 (estimate)

Dark Blue

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.930
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #28396a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 16.3, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Dark Blue is much more muted, cooler than Phthalo Blue GS.

Can I use Dark Blue instead of Phthalo Blue GS?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 16). Dark Blue is much more muted, cooler than Phthalo Blue GS.

Can I use Phthalo Blue GS instead of Dark Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Phthalo Blue GS is much more saturated, 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 Phthalo Blue GS on the colour wheel See Dark Blue on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Phthalo Blue GS

Phthalo Blue GS vs Violet Vamp (74.030)Fantasy-Pro · ΔE 9, close · closer than Dark Blue
Phthalo Blue GS vs Royal Blue (70.809)Model Color · ΔE 14, fair · closer than Dark Blue
Phthalo Blue GS vs Blue Violet (70.811)Model Color · ΔE 15, fair · closer than Dark Blue

Other Kimera Kolors paints close to Dark Blue

Dark Blue vs Turquoise Deep (Pure Pigments)Pure Pigments · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Phthalo Blue GS
Dark Blue vs Indigo (Pure Pigments)Pure Pigments · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Phthalo Blue GS
Dark Blue vs Phthalo Blue RS (Pure Pigments)Pure Pigments · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Phthalo Blue GS

All matches: Phthalo Blue GS equivalents · Dark Blue equivalents