What is the difference between Deep Cobalt Blue and Light Violet?

ΔE 18 (loose). Light Violet is a little lighter, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Deep Cobalt Blue vs Light Violet

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)

Light Violet

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Color
Code: 70.750
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #9c83ba (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 18.4, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Light Violet is a little lighter, warmer than Deep Cobalt Blue.

Can I use Light Violet instead of Deep Cobalt Blue?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 18). Light Violet is a little lighter, warmer than Deep Cobalt Blue.

Can I use Deep Cobalt Blue instead of Light Violet?

The same difference applies the other way round: Deep Cobalt Blue is a little darker, cooler.

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 Light Violet 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 Light Violet
Deep Cobalt Blue vs Ultramarine Blue (72.022)Game Color · ΔE 9, close · closer than Light Violet
Deep Cobalt Blue vs Deep Sky Blue (70.844)Model Color · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Light Violet

Other AMMO by Mig paints close to Light Violet

Light Violet vs Mauve (ATOM-20155)ATOM · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Deep Cobalt Blue
Light Violet vs Lavender (IONIC-0081)IONIC Smart Colors · ΔE 10, fair · closer than Deep Cobalt Blue
Light Violet vs Bright Violet (AMMO.F-539)Acrylic Colors for Figures · ΔE 16, loose · closer than Deep Cobalt Blue

All matches: Deep Cobalt Blue equivalents · Light Violet equivalents