Prusian Blue vs Continental Blue

Prusian Blue

Brand
Scale75
Range
Scalecolor Artist
Code
Artist
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#141620 (estimate)

Continental Blue

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Model Color
Code
70.754
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#1d1f27 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 4.7, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Continental Blue is a little lighter than Prusian Blue.

Can I use Continental Blue instead of Prusian Blue?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 5). Continental Blue is a little lighter than Prusian Blue.

Can I use Prusian Blue instead of Continental Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Prusian Blue is a little darker.

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 Prusian Blue on the colour wheel See Continental Blue on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Prusian Blue

Other Scale75 paints close to Continental Blue

All matches: Prusian Blue equivalents · Continental Blue equivalents

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