What is the difference between Magecast Magenta and Cobalt Blue?

ΔE 20 (loose). Cobalt Blue is a little darker, more saturated, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Magecast Magenta vs Cobalt Blue

Magecast Magenta

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Fanatic
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #6f328a (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 20.3, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Cobalt Blue is a little darker, more saturated, cooler than Magecast Magenta.

Can I use Cobalt Blue instead of Magecast Magenta?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 20). Cobalt Blue is a little darker, more saturated, cooler than Magecast Magenta.

Can I use Magecast Magenta instead of Cobalt Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Magecast Magenta is a little lighter, more muted, 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.

See Magecast Magenta on the colour wheel See Cobalt Blue on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Magecast Magenta

Magecast Magenta vs Purple (C-67)Mr. Color · ΔE 14, fair · closer than Cobalt Blue
Magecast Magenta vs Purple (H-39)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 14, fair · closer than Cobalt Blue
Magecast Magenta vs Purple (N-39)Acrysion · ΔE 14, fair · closer than Cobalt Blue

Other Army Painter paints close to Cobalt Blue

Cobalt Blue vs Alien PurpleWarpaints Air · ΔE 13, fair · closer than Magecast Magenta
Cobalt Blue vs Alien PurpleWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 17, loose · closer than Magecast Magenta
Cobalt Blue vs Ultramarine BlueWarpaints Air · ΔE 18, loose · closer than Magecast Magenta

All matches: Magecast Magenta equivalents · Cobalt Blue equivalents