Gothic Blue vs Macragge Blue

How close are they?

ΔE 5.6, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Macragge Blue is more saturated than Gothic Blue.

✓ Army Painter Fanatic conversion chart lists these two as equivalents.

Can I use Macragge Blue instead of Gothic Blue?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 6). Macragge Blue is more saturated than Gothic Blue.

Can I use Gothic Blue instead of Macragge Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Gothic 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.