Electric Blue vs Primary Blue

How close are they?

ΔE 9.0, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Primary Blue is a little lighter, cooler than Electric Blue.

Can I use Primary Blue instead of Electric Blue?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Primary Blue is a little lighter, cooler than Electric Blue.

Can I use Electric Blue instead of Primary Blue?

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