What is the difference between Alien Purple and Cobalt Blue?

ΔE 13 (fair). Cobalt Blue is noticeably darker, more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

Alien Purple vs Cobalt Blue

Alien Purple

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Air
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #5a48a0 (estimate)

Cobalt Blue

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Mr. Color
Code: C-80
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #2e3192 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Cobalt Blue is noticeably darker, more saturated than Alien Purple.

Can I use Cobalt Blue instead of Alien Purple?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Cobalt Blue is noticeably darker, more saturated than Alien Purple.

Can I use Alien Purple instead of Cobalt Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Alien Purple is noticeably lighter, 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 Alien Purple on the colour wheel See Cobalt Blue on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Alien Purple

Alien Purple vs Purple (C-67)Mr. Color · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Cobalt Blue
Alien Purple vs Purple (H-39)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Cobalt Blue
Alien Purple vs Purple (N-39)Acrysion · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Cobalt Blue

Other Army Painter paints close to Cobalt Blue

Cobalt Blue vs Alien PurpleWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 17, loose
Cobalt Blue vs Ultramarine BlueWarpaints Air · ΔE 18, loose
Cobalt Blue vs Magecast MagentaWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 20, loose

All matches: Alien Purple equivalents · Cobalt Blue equivalents