Medium Blue vs Ultramarine Blue

Medium Blue

Brand
AMMO by Mig
Range
Acrylic Colors for Figures
Code
AMMO.F-525
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#5278b0 (estimate)

Ultramarine Blue

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Game Color
Code
72.022
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#4e75b5 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 5.0, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Ultramarine Blue is more saturated than Medium Blue.

Can I use Ultramarine Blue instead of Medium Blue?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 5). Ultramarine Blue is more saturated than Medium Blue.

Can I use Medium Blue instead of Ultramarine Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Medium Blue is more muted.

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 Medium Blue on the colour wheel See Ultramarine Blue on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Medium Blue

Other AMMO by Mig paints close to Ultramarine Blue

All matches: Medium Blue equivalents · Ultramarine Blue equivalents

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