What is the difference between Crimson Hell and Blue?

ΔE 18 (loose). Blue is a little darker, more saturated, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Crimson Hell vs Blue

Crimson Hell

Brand: Nocturna Models
Range: N-Paint Basic
Code: NA18
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #513140 (estimate)

Blue

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.925
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #312d4f (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 18.4, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Blue is a little darker, more saturated, cooler than Crimson Hell.

Can I use Blue instead of Crimson Hell?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 18). Blue is a little darker, more saturated, cooler than Crimson Hell.

Can I use Crimson Hell instead of Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Crimson Hell is a little lighter, 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 Crimson Hell on the colour wheel See Blue on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Crimson Hell

Crimson Hell vs Violet Red (70.812)Model Color · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Blue
Crimson Hell vs Purple Hex (74.026)Fantasy-Pro · ΔE 6, close · closer than Blue
Crimson Hell vs Hull Red (70.985)Model Color · ΔE 7, close · closer than Blue

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Blue

Blue vs Dead Purple (NA17)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Crimson Hell
Blue vs Blue Mountain (NA12)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 17, loose · closer than Crimson Hell
Blue vs Nocturne Skin (NA02)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 18, loose · closer than Crimson Hell

All matches: Crimson Hell equivalents · Blue equivalents