What is the difference between Deep Cobalt Blue and Elfic Blue?

ΔE 11 (fair). Elfic Blue is noticeably lighter, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Deep Cobalt Blue vs Elfic Blue

Deep Cobalt Blue

Brand: AMMO by Mig
Range: Acrylic Colors for Figures
Code: AMMO.F-520
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #6584ba (estimate)

Elfic Blue

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Game Color
Code: 72.117
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #78a2d6 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Elfic Blue is noticeably lighter, cooler than Deep Cobalt Blue.

Can I use Elfic Blue instead of Deep Cobalt Blue?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Elfic Blue is noticeably lighter, cooler than Deep Cobalt Blue.

Can I use Deep Cobalt Blue instead of Elfic Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Deep Cobalt Blue is noticeably darker, 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 Deep Cobalt Blue on the colour wheel See Elfic Blue on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Deep Cobalt Blue

Deep Cobalt Blue vs UK Azure Blue (71.108)Model Air · ΔE 8, close · closer than Elfic Blue
Deep Cobalt Blue vs Ultramarine Blue (72.022)Game Color · ΔE 9, close · closer than Elfic Blue
Deep Cobalt Blue vs Deep Sky Blue (70.844)Model Color · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Elfic Blue

Other AMMO by Mig paints close to Elfic Blue

Elfic Blue vs Azure Blue (ATOM-20119)ATOM · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Deep Cobalt Blue
Elfic Blue vs Rainfall Blue (IONIC-0087)IONIC Smart Colors · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Deep Cobalt Blue
Elfic Blue vs Sky Blue (IONIC-0092)IONIC Smart Colors · ΔE 13, fair

All matches: Deep Cobalt Blue equivalents · Elfic Blue equivalents