Enchanted Blue vs Ionic Blue

How close are they?

ΔE 10.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Ionic Blue is a little lighter, more muted, cooler than Enchanted Blue.

Can I use Ionic Blue instead of Enchanted Blue?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Ionic Blue is a little lighter, more muted, cooler than Enchanted Blue.

Can I use Enchanted Blue instead of Ionic Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Enchanted Blue is a little darker, more saturated, 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.