Cyanotype vs Shadow

Cyanotype and Shadow are both Edward Bulmer blues. The gap between them is ΔE 20.5 — “similar”. Cyanotype is the lighter of the two, and Shadow the warmer. Cyanotype is the cheaper of the two at £26.40 per litre.

Cyanotype #3F7185 £26.40/L

Shadow #2E393C £38.40/L

	Cyanotype	Shadow
Hex	`#3F7185`	`#2E393C`
Lightness (L*)	45	23
Price / litre	£26.40	£38.40

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Looking across brands instead? See Cyanotype’s cross-brand matches and cheaper alternatives, or Shadow’s.