Crystal Blue vs Light Ultramarine Blue

Crystal Blue

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Air
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#1070c0 (estimate)

Light Ultramarine Blue

Brand
Golden
Range
Heavy Body Acrylics
Code
PW6 / PB29
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#739efd (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 21.1, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Light Ultramarine Blue is noticeably lighter, more saturated, warmer than Crystal Blue.

Can I use Light Ultramarine Blue instead of Crystal Blue?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 21). Light Ultramarine Blue is noticeably lighter, more saturated, warmer than Crystal Blue.

Can I use Crystal Blue instead of Light Ultramarine Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Crystal Blue is noticeably darker, more muted, 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 Crystal Blue on the colour wheel See Light Ultramarine Blue on the colour wheel

Other Golden paints close to Crystal Blue

Other Army Painter paints close to Light Ultramarine Blue

All matches: Crystal Blue equivalents · Light Ultramarine Blue equivalents

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